BC Surpassed Alberta In New COVID-19 Cases & Dr. Henry Is Begging People To Follow Orders

"This is especially critical with the presence of variant viruses in our province," said Bonnie Henry
BC COVID-19 Update: The Province Has Surpassed Alberta In Daily COVID-19 Cases
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Dr. Bonnie Henry issued a written B.C. COVID-19 update on Tuesday, January 26. 

She reported 407 new cases in the province and noted that 313 people are currently in the hospital with COVID-19. 

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The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 is much higher than we want it to be. We are asking for everyone's help to bend our curve back down. Dr. Bonnie Henry 

Meanwhile, Dr. Deena Hinshaw delivered a public address for Alberta, announcing 366 new cases. 

While the daily cases are fewer in Alberta, the province currently has far more people in the hospital with COVID-19; 626, said Dr. Hinshaw.  

"Our greatest source of transmission comes from when we spend time with those outside of our household, work or school bubble. That is why staying small and equally important, avoiding all unnecessary travel, is what we need to do right now," said Dr. Henry in the press release. 

She said that we need to see fewer COVID-19 cases in British Columbia. In fact, she wants to see numbers pushed down "as low as we can go."

"Our path to get there is just as clear - fewer faces and fewer places," said Henry. 

Dr. Hinshaw echoed these sentiments, saying that we need to keep doing our part and following restrictions for "a little while longer." 

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