By Canadian Press

B.C. records 395 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths as infections continue upward march

Aug 10, 2021 | 3:57 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials reported 395 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday with infections showing no signs of slowing down.

In a news release, they say there are no additional deaths and 23 of those infected are in intensive care.

They say seven long-term facilities have outbreaks including four in the Interior Health region.

Health officials announced circuit-breaker restrictions in the central Okanagan region last week amid a surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the highly infectious Delta variant. 

Officials say 83 per cent of those eligible have now received their first COVID-19 vaccination shot while more than 72 per cent have had their second dose.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 10, 2021.

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