COVID-19 data on Monday afternoon.During its last update Friday, B.C. reported 516 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the fewest since Nov.
9.In a written statement, health officials also confirmed 10 new deaths, the third time in a week COVID-19 fatalities hit double digits.Hospitalizations reached a record high of 227, while 57 people were in critical or intensive care.
Active cases also reached a new high of 7,122.The day before, 538 cases were added to B.C.’s COVID-19 caseload as provincial health officer Dr.
Bonnie Henry announced new orders, including amandatory mask mandate in indoor public spaces, the extension of Lower Mainland restrictions on social gatherings and a suspension on in-person religious services.