COVID-19’s asset set a new record in British Columbia.Friday, go up to 824.
Health also reported 90 new cases of the virus and two new deaths, both in the Fraser Health area.
Thirteen other people were hospitalized with COVID-19, five of whom were in intensive care.
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The number of other remote people due to prospective exposure has also increased, from 2,574 to 2,594.
Approximately 79% of the 4,915 in British Columbia have recovered.
Early Friday, Public Security Minister Mike Farnworth granted new powers to police and other law enforcement officials to fine others who organize or attend meetings of 50 or more people.
Event organizers and homeowners may face fines of $2,000, while at war or refusing to disperse when asked to do so, they can be fined $200.