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B.C. records 21 more deaths from COVID-19 and 673 new cases
B.C. has confirmed 673 more cases of COVID-19 and 21 more people have died of the disease, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday.
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There are 358 people in hospital with the disease caused by the coronavirus, including 93 in critical care
Posted: Dec 17, 2020 2:28 PM PT | Last Updated: December 18, 2020
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix walk the halls of the B.C. legislature on their way to a COVID-19 briefing.(Michael McArthur/CBC)
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Yet again, the new case count and number of deaths remain at high levels, as has been seen for most of this week.
There s news and updates on several outbreaks, including at a Trans Canada pipeline worksite, a ski resort in Kelowna, and food-processing plants in the Lower Mainland.
In addition, low-intensity physical activity in groups such as classes for yoga, pilates, and tai chi can begin again indoors under revised public health guidelines.
Immunocompromised people and vaccinations
Henry said she has received many questions about why people who have compromised immune systems should avoid taking the vaccine at this point.
Big White ski resort cancels non-local bookings, but Whistler leaves COVID-19 rules up to guests
B.C. s Big White Ski Resort is cancelling all upcoming reservations for people who live outside of the Central Okanagan as it responds to a cluster of COVID-19 cases that includes dozens of people.
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Cluster of cases at ski resort prompted B.C. provincial health officer to ask for review of reservations
Posted: Dec 17, 2020 6:58 PM PT | Last Updated: December 18, 2020
At least 60 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Big White Ski Resort community near Kelowna, B.C.(bigwhite.com)
B.C. s Big White Ski Resort is cancelling all upcoming reservations for people who live outside of the Central Okanagan as it responds to a cluster of COVID-19 cases that includes dozens of people.
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