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BC sees first COVID-19 death one year ago

Provincial Health Officer, Dr.Bonnie Henry announced that it has officially been one year since BC saw its first COVID-19 related death.

“Today, we pause and remember everyone who has died from this virus and offer our condolences to those who have lost their loved ones,” said Henry.

BC has seen a total of 1,393 total deaths after two more people passed away.

There have been 182 new variant of concern (VOC) cases across the province for a total of 576 with 113 active, the remaining people have recovered.

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The province saw 550 new cases, 52 were identified in Northern Health, accounting for about 9% of BC’s new cases.

There are 4,869 active cases in BC, 302 of which are in the North,  with 8,971 people under active public health monitoring.

Of the active cases, 249 individuals are currently hospitalized, 68 of whom are in ICU

78,770 people have recovered, keeping BC’s recovery rate at 92%.

To date, 343,381 doses of a vaccine have been administered in BC, 86,938 of which are second doses.

Many vaccination call centres in Northern Health, including Prince George, will be extending service and booking vaccinations for seniors aged 80 and up tomorrow (Wednesday).

Breakdown by Region:

Northern: 4,610 (+52)

Interior: 7,669 (+36)

Vancouver Coastal: 19,760 (+113)

Fraser: 49,767 (+319)

Vancouver Island: 2,589 (+7)

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