The province has recorded its three highest single day COVID-19 case counts ever with 1,959 infections reported over the weekend.
BC’s total case count is now 22,944 with 6,279 considered active.
In Northern Health the region saw an additional 14 cases, for a total of 518, with 61 considered active.
There have also been nine new virus-related deaths across the province, one of which in Northern Health according to BC Health Officials.
Northern Health has accounted for five of BC’s 299 fatalities.
There are a record 181 people in hospital, up 14 from Friday, with 57 people in intensive care, up seven.
Cases by day:
Friday – Saturday:Â 654
Saturday – Sunday: 659
Sunday – Monday: 646
“Today, we have seen that much of the transmission is occurring in private homes at social gatherings, at workplaces where people are gathering, or in risky indoor settings, like group fitness activities. These are all locations where there are limited layers of protection and people are not wearing masks,” said Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry.
“Masks are especially important in businesses and public spaces, on transit and ferries, when we are around people we don’t know and are unable to keep a safe distance. This also includes indoor public places like shopping malls, stores and community centres.”
There have been an additional 11 outbreaks in the healthcare system, with 52 ongoing.
Currently, 10,928 people are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 16,087 people who tested positive have recovered, marking a recovery rate of 70 percent.
“It is important to remember that businesses are required to ensure the health and safety of their employees and right now, that means a requirement to have COVID-19 safety plans in place to operate,” she added.
“In addition to such things as barriers, having fewer people in spaces and health screening, masks are the cornerstone of many COVID-19 safety plans and should be included for all businesses or organizations that have public areas or require employees to gather. For customers who cannot wear a mask, businesses can provide virtual or curbside service instead.”
Vancouver Coastal + 455
Fraser Health + 1,361
Island Health +41
Interior + 87
Northern Health +14
Outside of Canada +1
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