Wednesday, May 6, 2020

May 6th, 2020 #COVID-19 Numbers

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

Editor's Note -- Joint Statement from BC's Health Minister/Provincial Health Minister (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 Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
Cases:                                                                                                                 
  • Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 2,255
  • New cases since May 5, 2020: 23
  • Hospitalized cases: 74
  • Intensive care: 19
  • COVID-19 related deaths: 124
  • Recovered: 1,494
  • Long-term care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 17
  • Acute-care unit outbreaks: 5
Confirmed cases by region:
  • Vancouver Coastal Health: 852
  • Fraser Health: 1,046
  • Island Health: 124
  • Interior Health: 179
  • Northern Health: 54
New provincial advice and measures:
New federal advice and measures:
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availabilities with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer:
Thursday, May 7 – 10:30 a.m., Victoria (announcement on B.C.'s plan for surgery renewal, with Premier John Horgan)
Thursday, May 7 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Resources:
Testing:
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)

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