BC Infection Rate Tracks Closer to South Korean Recovery Than ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Northern Italy

BC Infection Rate Tracks Closer to South Korean Recovery Than ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Northern Italy
British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry arrives for a news conference to give an update on the coronavirus in Vancouver on March 18, 2020. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
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Scientific modelling shows B.C has more similarities with the hopeful trajectory of South Korea, than the tragedy playing out in Northern Italy, according to two of the province’s top health officials.

Yesterday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Deputy Health Minister Stephen Brown revealed some of the scientific modeling developed by health experts that has helped B.C. officials plan for, and track, the province’s fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus.