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BC Just Beat Its Own Record For The Most COVID-19 Cases In A Day

This follows last month's crack down on parties.
BC COVID-19 Numbers: The Province Just Broke Its Own Record Daily Case Count
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Staff Writer

Dr. Bonnie Henry addressed the public in a press conference on Thursday, September 17 about the latest B.C. COVID-19 numbers and apparently, the province has set a new record.

One week ago, the record for COVID-19 cases in the province was 139 cases.

Editor's Choice: Canada's Active COVID-19 Numbers Look Like The Start Of The Pandemic All Over Again

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[...] We have a new high of 165 people who have been diagnosed [...]


Dr. Bonnie Henry

With 165 new COVID-19 cases in one day, the previous record is shattered.

These new cases bring the total number up to 7,663 in B.C. alone.

The health official also noted that there’s been one additional death bringing the provincial death toll up to 219 with 5,646 people recovered.

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