First Nations people have fared better than the the provincial average when it comes to the spread of COVID-19.Health authorities across the province tested 5,434 First Nations people for COVID-19 between Jan.
1 and June, 14, 2020.During that time 86 First Nations people in B.C. have tested positive for COVID-19, 42 of whom live on reserve.In total, 19 First Nations people were hospitalized, although no patients remain in hospital.
There were three First Nations deaths and there are currently no active First Nations cases.“The credit for this relative success must go to our First Nations leaders for implementing strong public health measures.