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Health officials reported 546 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C. today.
New COVID-19 cases above 500 in B.C. again today
Published 4:59 PST, Thu January 28, 2021
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
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B.C. health officials reported 546 new cases of COVID-19 today after a four-day dip below 500. Five of the new cases are epidemiologically linked, bringing the province’s cumulative total to 66,265.
Of the new cases, 174 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region (including Richmond), 218 in the Fraser Health region, 30 in the Island Health region, 70 in the Interior Health region, 51 in the Northern Health region and three new cases in people who reside outside of Canada.
Locally, the latest data shows there were 61 new cases in Richmond recorded between Jan. 17 and 23.
There are 4,455 active cases and 291 people currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 75 of whom are in intensive care. A further 7,176 people are under active public health monitoring.
To date, 127,255 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in B.C., 4,185 of which are second doses.
Sadly, there have been 12 new COVID-19 related deaths since yesterday, for a total of 1,184 deaths in British Columbia. Health officials announced two new healthcare facility outbreaks and declared four over.
"Over the past year, many of the occasions where we would get together with our friends and extended family have been put on hold or re-imagined to ensure it is safer for everyone. This same approach needs to be taken with the upcoming holidays in February—including the Lunar New Year and Family Day,” said health officials in a statement.
"The more people you see and more places you go increase the risk for you, your family and those in the community you may be visiting. Rather, this coming Family Day, make it a day with your family at home. Plan something local and make it special for the people in your household.”
For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and to find a testing centre near you: http://www.bccdc.ca/ or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.
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