COVID-19 in B.C.: Another 294 cases of coronavirus recorded in B.C. over the weekend
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said 294 infections were discovered from Friday afternoon to Monday afternoon, bringing the total number of cases identified locally since the start of the pandemic to 5,790.
The update also puts the province's active caseload at 1,107, setting a new record. That's up from 974 on Friday. Officials also revealed four more people have died from COVID-19, three of whom were residents of long-term care homes. "Our condolences go out to the families, to the friends and to the care providers for these people," Henry said.This is a breaking news story and will be updated throughout the day.
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