Canada: British Columbia surge in Covid cases - UK variant found

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...v-30-1.5820095

An unprecedented 46 people die of COVID-19 in B.C. over the weekend, health officials announce
Another 2,364 cases confirmed in last 3 days, including 277 historical cases missed because of a data error
Bethany Lindsay ? CBC News ? Posted: Nov 30, 2020 2:26 PM PT | Last Updated: 14 minutes ago

The last three days have seen 46 people die of COVID-19 in B.C., as more than 2,000 new cases of the disease were confirmed, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Monday.

A total of 2,364 cases from over the weekend were added to the province's total to date, which includes 277 historical cases that were previously missed because of a data reporting error in the Fraser Health region.

There's now a record number of 316 patients in hospital with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, including 75 in critical care, out of 8,855 active cases — also the highest total to date.

Henry noted that this weekend's death toll is "the highest number we have ever had" as she paid an emotional tribute to those who have been lost and the family and friends they've left behind.

"We all feel your loss and we mourn with you," she said...

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/7497665/b...te-december-2/

B.C. reports 12 deaths, 834 new cases of COVID-19
By Simon Little Global News
Posted December 2, 2020 3:44 pm
Updated December 2, 2020 7:26 pm



British Columbia’s top doctor pleaded with people to buckle down and adhere to COVID-19 restrictions a little longer, as the possibility of a vaccine draws nearer.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the plea as the province reported 834 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, along with a dozen new deaths.

It marked the ninth straight day that the province has seen double-digit coronavirus deaths...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...ec-3-1.5827466

12 more people die of COVID-19 in B.C. as 694 new cases confirmed
The number of patients in hospital dips slightly to 325, with 80 in critical condition
Bethany Lindsay ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 03, 2020 2:25 PM PT | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago

Another 12 lives have been lost to COVID-19 in B.C. as Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 694 new cases of the disease Thursday.

The number of active cases across the province has risen to 9,103, but the number of patients in hospital has dipped slightly to 325, with 80 in critical condition.

Henry used Thursday's briefing to urge everyone to stay strong and follow public health orders that have banned social gatherings and community events.

"The reason why we need to reduce social interactions, the reason why we cancelled events, the reason why we put in restrictions on adult team sports — what we have seen is when people come together, this virus can spread," she said...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...ases-1.5829303

COVID-19 claims 11 more lives, as B.C. confirms 711 new cases
338 people in hospital, with 76 in intensive care
CBC News ? Posted: Dec 04, 2020 3:20 PM PT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago

B.C. health officials announced 711 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths on Friday.

In a written statement, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said there are currently 9,050 active cases of people infected with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus in B.C.

A total of 338 people are in hospital, compared to 301 a week ago, 76 of whom are in intensive care...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...2020-1.5831343

B.C. extends COVID-19 household restrictions into January, as province records 2,020 new cases
All events and gatherings are also banned until that time with some exceptions, says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Alex Migdal ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 07, 2020 11:04 AM PT | Last Updated: 21 minutes ago

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B.C.'s provincial health officer extended the ban on social gatherings for another month on Monday, as the province recorded 35 more deaths related to COVID-19 and 2,020 new cases over the weekend.

Residents will continue to only be able to socialize with people in their household until Jan. 8 at midnight, Dr. Bonnie Henry announced.

All events and gatherings are also banned until that time, with the exception of drive-thru and drop-off events, such as toy drives and light shows.

Other restrictions will continue indefinitely, including a ban on in-person faith services and high-intensity group fitness classes.

Henry said the restrictions put in place earlier this month are starting to work, but the province can't afford a rebound of cases and a resulting surge in hospitalizations.

"We are not yet through this storm and we can not let up now," she said.

The latest reporting period spanned three days and included: 647 cases between Friday and Saturday, 726 cases between Saturday and Sunday, and 647 cases between Sunday and Monday.

The province has 9,380 active cases. A total of 349 people are in hospital, with 77 people in intensive care.

The death toll stands at 527...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...2020-1.5833381

COVID-19 claims another 16 lives, as B.C. announces 566 new cases
352 people in hospital, with 74 in intensive care
CBC News ? Posted: Dec 08, 2020 4:22 PM PT | Last Updated: 18 minutes ago

B.C. health officials announced 566 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and 16 more deaths.

According to numbers from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, there are now 9,315 active cases of infection from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

There are currently 352 people in hospital, up 24 per cent from two weeks ago, with 74 in intensive care.

With the latest deaths, the provincial death toll stands at 543. To date, 38,718 people have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C.

Also on Tuesday, Premier John Horgan announced on Twitter that "about 4,000 high-risk people" will receive a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of next week.

Officials are expected to provide more details on B.C.'s planned vaccine rollout later this week

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Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-has-an-ave...ours-1.5223570

.C. has an average of 689 new cases a day. How many more were recorded in the last 24 hours?
Kendra Mangione
Producer, CTVNewsVancouver.ca
Published Wednesday, December 9, 2020 9:07AM PST Last Updated Wednesday, December 9, 2020 1:21PM PST

VANCOUVER -- The upcoming update on the novel coronavirus in British Columbia could push the pandemic death toll past 550.

A record-tying 16 deaths were confirmed in an update from Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix Tuesday.

The total number of deaths tied to infections since the start of the pandemic is now at 543 in B.C., and the province has seen double-digit deaths every day for the last several days...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...c-10-1.5836552

B.C. marks the deadliest day of the pandemic, as COVID-19 claims 28 lives
723 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the province on Thursday
Michelle Ghoussoub ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 10, 2020 2:10 PM PT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago

B.C. health officials announced 723 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and 28 more deaths — the highest number of deaths in a 24-hour period since the start of the pandemic.

All but two of the people who died were residents of long-term care homes.

"We take this to heart. It is a tragedy. Every single death," said Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in a news conference on Thursday.

There are currently 346 people in hospital, with 83 in intensive care. B.C. now has 9,524 active cases of the virus, with 11,947 under public health monitoring...

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Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/7517296/b...e-december-11/


B.C. reports 737 new COVID-19 cases, as deaths approach 600
By Simon Little Global News
Posted December 11, 2020 6:05 pm
Updated December 11, 2020 6:08 pm


British Columbia reported 737 new COVID-19 cases on Friday along with 11 new deaths.

The province’s death toll from the virus now stands at 598.

In a written statement, health officials said B.C. had 9,589 active cases, while another 12,008 people were in self-isolation due to possible exposure.

The majority of the new cases were in the Fraser Health region (469) and Vancouver Coastal Health region (119)...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...c-14-1.5827554

COVID-19 claims 49 lives in B.C. over the weekend, as province begins vaccinations on Tuesday
Province recorded 2,146 new cases over 3 days between Friday and Monday
Alex Migdal ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 14, 2020 2:12 PM PT | Last Updated: 11 minutes ago
B.C. COVID-19 update: Dec. 14, 2020

Forty-nine people died from COVID-19 in B.C. over the weekend, as the province prepares to immunize its first residents on Tuesday.

"The number of people who have died over this weekend is a tragedy that all of us feel," Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday, as she announced 2,146 new cases over a three-day period.

The province recorded 698 cases between Friday and Saturday, 689 cases between Saturday to Sunday, and 759 cases between Sunday and Monday.

Amid the grim tally, Henry noted the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrived in B.C. late Sunday night, with immunizations set to begin Tuesday.

The first vials of the vaccine, some 4,000 doses, will be distributed this week to front-line health-care workers and long-term care home workers in the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions.

It will be available next week in every health authority across the province...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...c-16-1.5844498

B.C. announces 24 more deaths from COVID-19 and 640 new cases
Record-high 362 people in hospital, with 91 in intensive care
Alex Migdal ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 16, 2020 4:01 PM PT | Last Updated: 43 minutes ago

B.C. health officials announced 640 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 24 more deaths.

In a written statement, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix, B.C.'s health minister, said there were 9,950 active cases of people in the province infected with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

A record-high 362 people are in hospital, with 91 in intensive care. The province's death toll rose to 692.

Public health is actively monitoring 10,538 people across the province, who are in self-isolation due to COVID-19 exposure. More than 32,000 people who tested positive have recovered...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...c-17-1.5846175

B.C. records 21 more deaths from COVID-19 and 673 new cases
There are currenlty 358 people in hospital with the novel coronavirus, including 93 who are in critical care
Bethany Lindsay ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 17, 2020 2:28 PM PT | Last Updated: 10 minutes ago

B.C. has confirmed 673 more cases of COVID-19 and 21 more people have died of the disease, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday.

There are now 10,009 active cases of the novel coronavirus across the province. Of those, 358 patients are in hospital, including 93 in critical care.

While the number of active cases remains high, Henry asked members of the public to keep up their efforts to control the spread of the disease, including restricting holiday celebrations to members of the same household.

"If there's one thing we have learned to keep our wall strong is to keep up our team effort," she said.

"Together, we are making a difference. Many people have already decided to make their holiday celebrations safe celebrations. I've made that commitment. I ask you to do the same."...

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Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...rmed-1.5848229

11 more people die of COVID-19 in B.C., as 624 new cases confirmed
356 are in hospital, with 92 in intensive care
CBC News ? Posted: Dec 18, 2020 3:45 PM PT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced 624 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths on Friday.

A total of 356 people are in hospital, with 92 in intensive care.

Dix presented the information in a series of tweets.

There has been no new health-care facility outbreaks, but one new community outbreak at Rossdown Natural Foods...