One new virus-related death and 58 new COVID-19 cases recorded in B.C

VICTORIA — B.C. entered September with 58 new cases of COVID-19 today (Sept. 1) along with another death.

In a joint release, Health Minister Adrian Dix, and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say there are now 1,124 active cases of COVID-19 in B.C. The new cases bring the provincial total to 5,848 since the pandemic began in B.C.

Dr. Henry says there are 2,761 people under active public health monitoring as a result of exposure to known cases.

31 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, 10 of whom are in intensive care. One death was also reported today, for a total of 209 virus fatalities in the province.