British Columbia is teetering on the edge of a serious surge in COVID-19 infections, but there is still time to reverse a worrying trend, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry warned Thursday. Another 89 cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in B.C. have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began, including 1,175 cases of infection that are currently active. New modelling presented on Thursday confirms a "substantial increase" in the number of new cases confirmed in B.C., Henry said, and the curve of infection continues to trend upward, putting everyone in a risky position. Tap on the chart to see more modelling from provincial health officialsEducation Minister Rob Fleming said Thursday that the $242 million in federal funding earmarked for reopening B.C.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2020 21:36 UTC