The number of those hospitalized in B.C. with COVID-19 was less than 300 for the second day in a row, on January 29, after nine weeks of being above that level. The 292 people in hospital with . . .
by Craig Takeuchi on January 29th, 2021 at 8:00 PM 1 of 2 2 of 2
Case numbers remain at the same level as previous days, once again. Meanwhile, there is one new Vancouver restaurant with an exposure event.
At today’s in-person briefing, B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry answered questions about vaccinations, travel restrictions, venue closures, and more.
Ski resorts, cinemas, and other venues
When Henry was asked about why ski resorts can remain open but venues like movie theatres have had to close, she cautioned about comparisons and pointed out that those examples are different things.
She clarified that has been transmission seen at numerous venues with events, including cinemas, theatres, and more. In addition, she pointed out that those venues that are open are under strict conditions, and she said they are increasing inspections of venues that are open.
The number of British Columbians suffering COVID-19 infections severe enough to be in hospital dropped for the third consecutive day, to 291 – the lowest total since November 24, more than nine . . .
B.C. recorded four new COVID-19 deaths on January 27 – the lowest total of new deaths in a day since November 21, when there were also four deaths. The last time there were fewer than four deaths . . .
Despite B.C. recently detecting new, increasingly infectious strains of COVID-19, the province’s number of newly identified cases has been trending lower in recent days. Unfortunately, there were. . .