738 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, 35 in Northern Health

There have been 738 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, for a new total of 29,086.

This includes 35 new test positives in the North, the region has reported 713 total cases.

13 people have died, 371 people have succumbed to the virus in the province.

This is also a one day record for deaths in the province.

There are 294 in hospital with COVID-19, and 61 patients in critical care.

So far 19,814 have made a full recovery, meaning the recovery rate has dipped to 68 percent.

There are 7,816 active cases and 10,270 in self-isolation.

Meanwhile, Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry noted a large data correction in reported cases from November 17 – 24.

The BC CDC COVID-19 dashboard will be updated accordingly.

“It is important to remember that while masks are now required in many locations, not everyone is able to wear a mask. If you see someone without a mask, understand that while we are all in the same storm, each of our circumstances is unique,” said Doctor Henry.

“This virus is putting a strain on all of us, which is why compassion and care for others is so important right now.”

Regional Breakdown 
169 – Vancouver Coastal (8161)
443 – Fraser (18167)
21 – Island (526)
70 – Interior (1426)
35 – Northern Health (713)