On Jan. 14, B.C. reported 536 new cases of COVID-19 from 9,296 tests. Active cases are at 4,624.  Recoveries have reached 52,605. 

Right now, 362 people are hospitalized with COVID-19, with 74 of these in intensive care. B.C. is also reported seven new COVID-related deaths, for a total of 1,038. 

Of the new cases, 45 were in the Northern Health region, where there are 486 active cases. Also in the north, 42 are hospitalized with 14 of these in critical care. Recoveries have reached 2,142 and the deaths total 47.  

To date, 69,746 people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in B.C. 

B.C. has now confirmed four cases of the U.K. variant in the province and one of the South African variant. The latest U.K. case is in a returning traveler in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. The South African variant case is also in Vancouver Coastal Health region, has not recently travelled and an investigation is ongoing. 

Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, continue to remind British Columbians to take precautions.  

“These variants have been shown in other countries to spread more easily. This means that if left unchecked, they could quickly cause a surge in cases. This is why it is so important to closely monitor our personal health and follow all public health orders and precautions. 

“COVID-19 is our shared challenge and one we will only get through by supporting each other. There is an end, and doing the right thing, every day, will ensure we get there sooner.” 

Read the full update HERE.