British Columbia shattered its daily record for new COVID-19 cases Thursday, as health officials identified 274 more cases of the virus over the past 24 hours.
The previous record for daily new cases was set just one day prior, when health officials announced 203 new cases Wednesday.
There were no community outbreaks reported Thursday either, though provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said two new cases have been linked to aThe cases have been found in a mix of students and staff, Henry said. That spillover is expected to put added strain on B.C. hospitals as flu season arrives, Henry said, urging British Columbians to pull back on all social gatherings outside the home.
“As a guest, support your loved ones by choosing not to attend and by showing your support in other ways,” Henry said.
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