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A version of this article was originally published by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. [Updated - February 14, 2020] |
latest case counts on novel coronavirus
A new coronavirus is causing a respiratory infection known as COVID-19. BC has four confirmed cases and one presumptive confirmed case, however, the risk of the virus spreading remains low.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases
Case counts are based on available information and are subject to change.
Global
For the latest global case counts, please visit the World Health Organization (WHO) Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) map.
Canada
For the latest Canadian updates, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website.
British Columbia
- 4 confirmed cases
- 1 presumptive confirmed case
- 524 individuals and 769 samples* tested as of February 14, 2020
* The number of individuals tested is different from the number of samples tested because some individuals are tested more than once.
Anyone concerned that they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of the novel coronavirus, should contact their primary care provider, local public health office, or call 8-1-1.
Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a 2019 novel coronavirus telephone information line at: 1-833-784-4397.
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BC Government statements
February 14: BC's fifth presumptive confirmed case
February 11: Second repatriation flight passed through Vancouver
February 7: First repatriation flight passed through Vancouver
February 6: Joint statement on third and fourth cases and request to self-isolate
February 4: Joint statement announcing a second case
February 3: Information on repatriation flight
January 31: Information on testing
January 29: Information on case confirmation from National Microbiology Laboratory
January 28: Joint statement announcing B.C.’s first confirmed case
January 25: Information on first Canadian case of novel coronavirus
January 21: Information on novel coronavirus risk for BC
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