COVID-19 in B.C.: New cases hit near record high, First Nation on Vancouver Island reports first case, and more #COVID19BC #COVID19Vancouver #BC #Vancouver #VancouverIsland #FirstNations In a joint statement, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix and Henry announced today (September 4) that there are 121 new cases (including five epi-linked cases). The last record high for new cases reported in one day was on August 28 when 124 new cases were reported. For the first time in several days, the number of hospitalized has decreased—there are 31 people in hospital (down from 34 people yesterday), with 12 of those patients in intensive care units. Active cases continue to rise—currently, there are 1,233 active cases, which is up 58 cases from 1,175 cases yesterday. Public health is monitoring 2,792 people, which is down from 2,801 people yesterday. One new healthcare outbreak was announced at the assisted-living facility at KinVillage in South Delta. Fraser Health region stated that one staff member tested positive. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEvB5VaAgUc/?igshid=1p4ulpuolft49