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BC health authorities announced 522 new cases of COVID-19, and reported 21 deaths.
Day’s case numbers down, hospitalizations and deaths up
Published 4:45 PST, Tue December 15, 2020
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
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BC health officials reported 522 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today—the lowest new daily case count in over a month.
However, there were 6,521 tests conducted during that period, for a positivity rate of 7.88 per cent. Yesterday’s 759 new cases reflected over 11,000 tests, a positivity rate under seven per cent. Eight of today’s cases are epidemiologically linked, and the province’s cumulative total has reached 43,463.
There were 21 deaths from the virus since yesterday, and hospitalizations and critical care admissions have reached new highs of 361 and 93 respectively. There are 9,860 active cases of COVID-19 in BC.
Of today’s new cases, 84 are in the Vancouver Coastal Health region (including Richmond), 338 in the Fraser Health region, seven in the Island Health region, 56 in the Interior Health region and 37 in the Northern Health region.
There are 10,768 people are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and a further 31,866 people who tested positive have recovered.
There was one new healthcare facility outbreak announced, and one declared over. Sixty-four outbreaks remain in the healthcare sector, including 57 in longterm care and assisted living facilities and seven in acute care facilities. The Interior Health region experienced a new community outbreak at the Teck Resources Elkview and Fording River operations and a community cluster at Big White Ski Resort. The outbreaks at Cambridge and Newton Elementary schools are over.
"Today is a momentous day in our province with the start of our first COVID-19 vaccine clinics. With immunizations now underway, those who are most vulnerable to severe illness have one more layer of protection that will get stronger as each new person gets immunized,” said health authorities in a statement.
"Even as we look to brighter days ahead, we must remember that the pandemic is far from over. This is why, as we enter this next stage, using our layers of protection and following all of the public health orders is more important than ever. No one wants to experience the tragedy of losing a loved one when this day of hope is upon us.”
For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/ or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.
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