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485 COVID19 cases for BC

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 28 Jan, 2021 12:42 AM
  • 485 COVID19 cases for BC

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix “One year ago today, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in our province. Since that day, the impact has been severe; people have become seriously ill and died, our lives have been disrupted."

4 new COVID-19 related deaths and 485 new cases for BC for today. A total of 1,172 deaths in British Columbia.

A total of 65,719 cases in British Columbia.

Dr Henry and Dix - “In response, people throughout the province have stepped up to put normal routines and activities aside, doing all they can to protect our communities, Elders and loved ones. Thank you."

Premier John Horgan says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry's call for people to do more to fight COVID-19 was her plea to get everybody to adhere to public health restrictions.

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