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617 new BC COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths in BC, January 8, 2021

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Since yesterday, there have been 617 more diagnosed COVID-19 cases in B.C. and 8,755 people are actively being monitored.

Case Counts:

  • Total cases in B.C. since the pandemic began: 56,632. Of the new cases, the breakdown is as follows:
    • Vancouver Coastal Health: 139 new cases
    • Fraser Health: 320 new cases
    • Island Health: 27 new cases
    • Interior Health: 81 new cases
    • Northern Health: 49 new cases
  • Active cases: 6,118 (previously 6,349)
  • Hospitalized cases: 358 (previously 472)
  • Intensive care: 75 (previously 74)
  • 18 new deaths (total 988)
  • Recovered: 48,205 (previously 47,374)
  • 1,508,966 individuals have been tested as of January 8, 2021,
    (was 1,500,005 individuals have been tested as of January 7, 2020)
  • Suspected Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C: 16
  • Since the start of immunizations, over 46,259 people have been vaccinated (previously 41,064)

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.

It is recommended that all non-essential travel continue to be avoided. This includes travel into and out of BC and between regions of the province. For example, British Columbians are asked not to travel for a vacation or visit friends or family outside of your household or core bubble.

From today’s written statement:

“Long-term care outbreaks have been at the forefront of our minds and our hearts since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each day, more of our seniors and Elders who live in these homes, as well as the people who care for them, are protected with the vaccine.

“As new COVID-19 cases continue to emerge in communities throughout the province, we must all recommit to our efforts to slow down transmission.

“We can only do this through our collective commitment to stay local, only spend time with our immediate household outside of work or school, to respect one another by giving others the space to stay safe and ensuring we are wearing our masks in all indoor, public spaces.

“The provincial health officer’s orders on all gatherings and events will continue through to Feb. 5, 2021, at midnight. In addition to these orders, we also strongly recommend everyone limit their travel between communities and outside of the province unless it is absolutely essential for work or medical care.

“Most British Columbians have been doing their part, and we know it is frustrating when a few people put so many others at risk. Despite this, it is important to know your sustained efforts are saving lives. It will get us that much closer to the days without COVID-19.

“We all want our efforts to count and have an impact that will last. We will get through this and things will get better. Show your friends and neighbours they can count on you to make the right choices, every day, and together we will see brighter days once again.”

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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