Joint Statement – Dr. Bonnie Henry and Stephen Brown, October 28th, 2020
New cases: 287 (4 epi-linked cases)
Total documented cases in B.C. since the start of the pandemic: 13, 875
- Vancouver Coastal Health Region: 4,545
- Fraser Health Region: 7,863
- Island Health Region: 253
- Interior Health Region: 727
- Northern Health Region: 399
- Residing Outside of Canada: 88
Total active cases in B.C.: 2,316
Total B.C. cases recovered: 11,244
Total deaths in B.C.: 261
New outbreak locations:
- PICS assisted-living facility
“Now is the time for us to take a step back from our in-person social events and gatherings, and connect virtually instead. This will help to protect our loved ones, our seniors, Elders and our communities as we move forward.”