May 5th COVID-19 Numbers

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

Editor's Note -- Today's Joint Statement from BC's Health Minister/Provincial Health Officer (Hon. Adrian Dix/Dr. Bonnie Henry) can be viewed here

The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Cases:                                                                                                                  

• Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 2,232
• New cases since May 4, 2020: 8
• Hospitalized cases: 78
• Intensive care: 21
• COVID-19 related deaths: 121
• Recovered: 1,472
• Long-term care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 17
• Acute-care unit outbreaks: 5

Confirmed cases by region:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: 849
• Fraser Health: 1,031
• Island Health: 124
• Interior Health: 177
• Northern Health: 51

New provincial advice and measures:

• The Province is opening a 45-bed emergency response centre with wraparound supports and services at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, the first site in B.C. to feature pop-up pods that provide privacy: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020SDPR0025-000818
• With annual flood and wildfire seasons approaching in British Columbia and physical distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19, the Province is launching a digital registration system for Emergency Support Services: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0025-000813
• The latest modelling presentation and information is available online: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/modelling-projections

New federal advice and measures:

• Supporting Canada’s farmers, food businesses and food supply: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/05/supporting-canadas-farmers-food-businesses-and-food-supply
• Statement on joint collaboration by Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation members amid COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2020/05/statement-on-joint-collaboration-by-apec-members-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

Media availability schedule:

Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer:

Wednesday, May 6 – 3 p.m., Victoria (with Premier John Horgan)

Resources:

• For provincial support and COVID-19 information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/covid
• For seniors looking for additional support at this time, call 211 or visit: http://www.bc211.ca/
• For information for Indigenous peoples in B.C., visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/covid19
• If you or a family member need additional medical advice, call 811.

Testing:

• For the latest statistics, including testing, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control's COVID-19 dashboard:
  http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data
• If symptoms appear, check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
  • If needed, call your health-care provider or 811 for further guidance.

Learn More:

For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities, visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews

For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, follow @CDCofBC on Twitter or visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/

For the provincial health officer’s orders, notices and guidance, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/Covid-19
Or call 1 888 COVID19 (1 888 268-4319) between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Pacific time), seven days a week.

For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, including for employers and businesses, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)

For common questions about COVID-19 and terminology, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/common-questions

Worker and employer information:
For workers and employers who need help understanding the law and their rights, have workplace health and safety questions or who need help with claims, call:
Employment Standards Branch: 1 833 236-3700
For health and safety assistance: 1 888 621-7233 (1 888 621-SAFE)
For workers and claims: 1 888 967-5377 (1 888 WORKERS)