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BC sees 514 COVID19 cases

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 30 Jan, 2021 12:59 AM

5 new deaths and 514 new cases of COVID-19 in BC for Friday. There are 6 epi cases. There have been a total of 66,779 cases in BC. Total deaths sitting at 1189.

The province is still hoping to stay on schedule for Phase 1 and 2 even with announced shortages from Moderna and Pfizer.

There have been 7 cases of UK variant in British Columbia and 4 cases of South Africa variant. There are still cases where health officials can't figure out origin.

On Spring Break, Dr. Henry says Spring Break is something we will have to do at home. "We will actively be discouraging people from other provinces to come into British Columbia."

Stay close to home and only travel if it is for essential reasons. Don't look for loopholes and do not travel beyond your local community.

✅ Traveling for work or medical reasons is OK
❌ No social or recreational travel

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— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) January 30, 2021

Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, provide an update on COVID-19 in BC. #CovidBC https://t.co/Zf88R1WhRk
— BC Government News (@BCGovNews) January 29, 2021

Canada's main airlines are suspending service to popular sun destinations while travellers returning from abroad will quarantine in a designated hotel as they await results of a COVID-19 test administered at the airport, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday.

British Columbia's premier says the province supports the federal government's move to impose new travel restrictions due to COVID-19.

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