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By Ashley Legassic

COVID-19

B.C. surpasses 1,400 COVID-19 cases; five new deaths announced

Apr 10, 2020 | 3:43 PM

VICTORIA – Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says five more people have died from COVID-19, and 40 new cases have been reported in B.C.

In a news release, Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say the total number of cases in the province has reached 1,410. Today’s (Apr. 10) new deaths bring the provincial death toll to 55. All deaths have occurred in the Lower Mainland.

There have been two new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Interior Health region in the past 24 hours.

So far, 879 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in B.C. have recovered.

“Of the total COVID-19 cases, 128 individuals are hospitalized and 65 of those are in intensive care. The remaining people with COVID-19 are recovering at home in self-isolation,” Dix and Henry say in their joint statement.

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Health officials are urging people to stay home unless absolutely necessary.

“This is not the time to travel, unless absolutely necessary. Stay at home and be creative with how you connect and celebrate with family and friends. Find the virtue in virtual and telephone connections. Find togetherness without gathering,” the statement reads. “A reminder that while all BC Parks are closed, one can still enjoy some fresh air by going for walks or bike rides with your family in your neighbourhood and remembering to keep a safe distance.”

Officials say in the event of a surge in COVID-19 cases, the 271 beds set up at the Vancouver Convention Health Centre and 80 new beds at Royal Columbian Hospital are set up as alternate care sites and are ready to launch if needed.