'We are, of course, hoping for the best, but we are preparing for all circumstances in the province,' said Health Minister Adrian Dix.
Officials were also developing a community response which would include information on better sanitation in public places, asking people who are feeling sick to stay home from work and to stay away from big public gatherings, Henry said.
He asked that people respect the privacy of those who have contracted the virus, noting that if people are afraid they’ll be singled out they may not come forward for testing.“You may hear or have heard on social media alleged personal details about people involved,” said Dix. Henry said Tuesday that the second, third and fourth cases of COVID-19 identified in B.C. ù a Lower Mainland woman and two family members visiting from Wuhan — were no longer showing symptoms, and that officials were waiting on tests to confirm they had fully recovered.Italy tries to contain coronavirus outbreak as neighbours fear its spread
The province’s two most recent cases, both linked to an outbreak in Iran, remain in isolation and are stable, she added.COVID-19 outbreak and blockades impacting B.C. economy
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