The Government of BC is declaring a public health emergency as it confirmed 83 new cases today, and announced three more deaths from COVID-19.
There are 186 patients in the province so far, and seven of them have died. The two deaths recorded today were connected to Lynn Valley Care Home in North Vancouver.
The third death is of a man in his 80s in the Fraser Health Region.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provincial health officer, said all restaurants in the province must move to takeout only, and bars will be closed as it is difficult for them to impose the two metre rule.
Businesses that remain open must incorporate the social distancing requirements.
Please practice common sense everyone, I still see plenty of people coughing and sneezing into their hands or out in the open and picking their faces. Even without this virus we should still be more careful. And for goodness sakes, stop hoarding toilet paper, sanitizers and such. Don’t panic, but let’s also be realistic about this virus, if we follow the proper protocol of Health Canada, we should see the end of it sooner than later. Take care of yourselves and others!