For the first time since a public health emergency was declared in B.C. Back in March, when the province declared a public health emergency, seven people were in hospital. The person who died was in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, according to a joint statement from Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix. 'Let's ensure it is a safe weekend for all of us'Community exposure continues to happen within the province, Henry and Dix said. British Columbians can now check online to see if they might have been exposed to COVID-19 in a public area.

Source: CBC News July 28, 2020 22:24 UTC