B.C. records 516 new COVID cases, 10 deaths as officials call for adherence to rules

B.C. records 516 new COVID cases, 10 deaths as officials call for adherence to rules | iNFOnews.ca
People are silhouetted while playing pickleball in Vancouver, on Sunday, November 8, 2020. British Columbia health officials are continuing to urge everyone to limit their social interactions, in the wake of expanded restrictions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

VICTORIA – British Columbia health officials are urging residents to follow their latest orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 and relieve the pressure on the health-care system.

The province recorded 516 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, for a total of 25,474.

There are 7,122 active cases of COVID-19, with 227 people currently hospitalized.

Ten new deaths were also announced, bringing the death toll to 331.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say in a joint statement that the social restrictions and mask requirements announced Thursday are meant to keep loved ones safe.

The measures also include a recommendation against non-essential travel and a push for companies to allow their employees to work from home.

The statement says they understand the toll COVID-19 is having on people’s well-being, but residents can take comfort in knowing that the province is working to prevent more infections.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 20, 2020.

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