There is a data discrepancy between Island Health and the province, based on the timing of COVID-19 results. NanaimoNewsNOW reports local verified data from Island Health.
A joint statement released by the provincial health officer and health minister revealed 407 new COVID-19 cases across B.C.
There number of active COVID-19 cases dropped by more than 130 to 4,260 cases are considered active in the province, a drop of 132 from the day prior.
Hospitalization rates dipped slightly, while people receiving intensive care rose by three to 71.
An additional 14 people passed away due to COVID-19 for a total of 1,168 since the pandemic began.
“Our greatest source of transmission comes from when we spend time with those outside of our household, work or school bubble. That is why staying small and equally important, avoiding all unnecessary travel, is what we need to do right now,” the joint statement read.
It announced 122,359 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in B.C., of which 4,105 are second doses.
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