CASES of COVID-19 in British Columbia have declined after reaching a record number a day earlier.
The province reported 132 new ones on Friday (September 11), up from 139 the previous day.
The most recent figures bring the total in British Columbia to 6,962 cases, while 1,461 of these cases are still active.
Another 3,198 people remain under active public fitness surveillance after being exposed to known cases.
No new deaths from COVID-19 have been reported.
To date, another 213 people have died from the new coronavirus in British Columbia.
But there was an outbreak at the Evergreen Hamlets long-term care center in Surrey, which brought the total to 14 long-term care or assisted living services with active outbreaks and 3 acute care services.
While there is no new outbreak in the network, British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health administrator Dr. Bonnie said on a whole that occasions for exposure to the network persist.
“We know that COVID-19 has not been free of demanding situations and losses. But we paint every day to find the balance to keep new instances low and slow for those who are most vulnerable, while maintaining our communities. “said duo.
“There are thousands and thousands of people in British Columbia who are doing their part for our province. We thank you for everything you have done and for everything you continue to do.
Last week’s sharp increase in some cases occurs when British Columbians return from the long Labor Day weekend.
The province announced earlier this week that these were bars, clubs and final banquet halls to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 after exhibition events.
By region, there were 2,419 cases in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region, 3600 in the Fraser Health Region, 190 in the Island Health Region, 465 in the Inland Health Region, 204 in the Northern Health Region, and 84 cases of others living outside. Canada.
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