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428 new BC COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths in BC, January 5, 2021

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Since yesterday, there have been 428 more diagnosed COVID-19 cases in B.C. and 8,596 people are actively being monitored.

Case Counts:

  • Total cases in B.C. since the pandemic began: 54,629. Of the new cases, the breakdown is as follows:
    • Vancouver Coastal Health: 90 new cases
    • Fraser Health: 223 new cases
    • Island Health: 9 new cases
    • Interior Health: 61 new cases
    • Northern Health: 45 new cases
  • Active cases: 6,472 (previously 6,823)
  • Hospitalized cases: 367 (previously 351)
  • Intensive care: 77 (previously 76)
  • 8 new deaths (total 954)
  • Recovered: 45,999 (previously 45,229)
  • 1,485,231 individuals have been tested as of January 5, 2021,
    (was 1,451,775 individuals have been tested as of Dec 31, 2020)
  • Suspected Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C: 16
  • Since the start of immunizations, over 28,209 people have been vaccinated (previously 24,139)

Common symptoms with COVID19 include fever/chills, persistent cough, loss of smell, and difficulty breathing. If symptoms appear call your health-care provider or 811 right away for further guidance. You can also check your symptoms online.

From today’s statement:

“We were able to slow the increase of new cases in mid-December and we want to continue that trend, but the number of new cases and deaths across the province remains high.

“The more people we see, the higher our risks are, which is why keeping our groups small and using our layers of protection is so important right now.

“A reminder to everyone to arrange to get tested as quickly as possible, should you develop symptoms of COVID-19. Contact 811, your health-care provider or to find testing information, visit: www.bccdc.ca

“With each day that we do our part, we are protecting our friends, families and communities, knowing that the vaccine is now helping to bolster our efforts. Together, we will get through this storm.”

Other resources

Access the BC COVID-19 dashboard for the latest case counts and information on recoveries, deaths, hospitalizations, testing and more:

Cumulative cases since January 2020, to the present.

Cases by Health Service Delivery Area

Click here (Updated weekly on Thursdays)

Previous provincial updates

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