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B.C. s daily COVID-19 caseloads may be dropping, but positivity rates locally and provincially are still high. Northern Health s seven-day moving average for a lab-confirmed detection of the virus is currently marked at 11.8 per cent, according to data from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). The regional authority shares that same number with Fraser Health, per the latest rate calculation on Monday (April 26), while B.C. collectively sits at 9.4 per cent. In comparison, Island Health is at 3.2 per cent, Vancouver Coastal Health at eight per cent, and Interior Health at 7.7 per cent. Yesterday (April 27), the province recorded 799 new cases, one of the lowest days in recent weeks, but only 8,596 tests completed, which is roughly a nine per cent positivity rate. ....
COVID-19 cases in B.C. still remain high. In an on-camera briefing this afternoon (Feb. 19), Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Reka Gustafson said another 508 COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours for a grand provincial total of 75,835. Of those, Northern Health detected 25 new infections for an updated authority total of 4,252. NEW - In an on camera briefing, Dr. Réka Gustafson announces another 508 COVID-19 cases detected in B.C. during the past day #bcpoli#bced#COVIDBC#COVID19#COVID19BC#cityofpg@PGMatters Jess Balzer (@jessicajbalzer) February 19, 2021 Officials announced another six deaths today, which brings the province s toll to 1,327. There are currently 4,486 active cases throughout B.C. with 217 people currently hospitalized, 61 of which are in ICU or critical care. ....
Northern B.C. still holds the highest COVID-19 positivity rate, but it has seen a decline. While cases continue to rise, the seven-day moving average positivity rate has dipped to 13.2 per cent but still remains the only health authority to be in double digits as of Feb. 17, 2021. For comparison, Island Health currently sits at 2.4 per cent, Vancouver Coastal Health is at six per cent, Fraser Health is at 7.7 per cent and Interior Health comes in at 4.8 per cent. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry warned earlier this week there is a concern as moving averages and case numbers are seeing a rise across the province due to increased interactions. ....