Thread by @Bernardo1130

#BREAKING

#BC government-wide response to #COVID19 includes -IF NECESSARY- prep for outbreak lasting up to 4 months.

Premier @jjhorgan and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say focus remains on identification and containment of isolated cases. #health #bcpoli @NEWS1130

.@jjhorgan says more than 2800 tests done in #BC and response so far has been “robust.” He’s appointing deputy minister to oversee response. #COVIDー19 #bcpoli @NEWS1130

Premier offering assurances everything that can be done is being done to keep #COVIDー19 virus from spreading in #BC. So far, only one case out of 21 admitted to #ICU. @NEWS1130

Health Minister @adriandix says no need yet for emergency protocols which include giving the government power to restrict travel. Protecting seniors in long term care is a priority, as well as stocking supplies in hospitals. #COVIDー19 @NEWS1130

Dr. Bonnie Henry says total #COVIDー19 cases in #BC still at 21. She says woman in her 80’s who recently travelled to India and Hong Kong is still in #ICU at Vancouver General hospital, but her condition is improving. @NEWS1130

Henry says this virus is not as deadly as #Sars, but it remains challenging. That’s why containment is crucial. We’ve had a few “clusters” in #BC which have been successfully contained.

Re: mystery case of woman from #FraserHealth region who tested positive without leaving country or having close contact with others who did travel, Dr. Bonnie Henry says that investigation continues and search continues for person who may have exposed her to #COVIDー19.

Re: concerns about this weekend’s #Rugby7’s tournament @bcplace in #Vancouver, both @jjhorgan and Henry say don’t go if you are sick, but okay for everyone else with tickets to attend. Premier says he wishes he could go, but has other more urgent business this weekend. @NEWS1130