A man in his 40s who lives in the Fraser Health region is the seventh case of coronavirus identified in BC.
The man was in close contact with the previously reported sixth case that was announced on Feb. 20, 2020.
Both patients remain in isolation at home with support and monitoring from public health teams.
“The individual has been confirmed positive based on BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) testing, which is now officially authorized for COVID-19 testing by the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML)
Fraser Health is actively investigating and close contacts have been identified and contacted by public health officials.
Those who may be at risk are now in isolation for 14 days and are being actively monitored for symptoms daily.
Of these seven cases, the first case has recovered, BC Government announced earlier.
The other six B.C. patients with COVID-19 remain in self-isolation at home and under care by public-health teams.
“Given the changing dynamics of the outbreak in China and globally, and recognizing we are in the midst of influenza season, we ask all travellers who are returning to B.C. — no matter where they were in the world — to monitor themselves and their children closely for symptoms,” government said.
If any symptoms arise, limit contact with others and contact primary care provider, local public health office or call 811.
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