There is a new case of COVID-19 in the Island Health Region

There have been three new deaths from COVID 19 in BC since Tuesday. All were seniors in care homes on the lower mainland.There is a new case of COVID-19 in the Island Health Region. It's one of 24 new cases of the virus confirmed over the past two days.Meanwhile, the BC Center for Disease Control has issued COVID-19 travel alerts related to several flights that arrived at Vancouver International Airport in June.The Premier says he's concerned by reports of US tourists entering BC under false pretences. The provincial health officer does not share the same level of alarm as the Premier.Written and reported by Lisa Cordasco, News Director for CHLY 101.7FM.Have a tip? Email: [email protected] us on social mediaTwitter: @lisacordasco / @chly1017FMFunded by Sustaining Donors and the Community Radio Fund of Canada and Heritage Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative. Sustain CHLY’s News Department for many years to come by signing up for a monthly Sustaining Donation.