BC Shatters Records With 139 New COVID-19 Cases Today

It's been a shaky start to September.
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On Thursday, September 10, the province had another record-breaking day and reported high numbers of COVID-19 cases in B.C.

"Today, we have a new record high number of cases who have tested positive, 139 people in British Columbia," said Dr. Bonnie Henry.

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Active cases in B.C.

"Stick to six," said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix, echoing Dr. Henry's advice to keep your bubble super small, after active cases swelled in the last week.

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