Record breaking COVID-19 numbers reported in B.C. for third consecutive day

BC has recorded 762 new cases of COVID-19, another record as the province battles a second wave of infections.

Health officials are also reporting 10 new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 320.

The province currently has 6,861 active cases of COVID-19, including 209 individuals who are hospitalized.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC needs to put the brakes on COVID-19 because the second surge is putting a strain on the health-care system, workplaces and everyone.

The health authorities in a joint statement said, "This second surge is putting a strain on our health-care system, our workplaces and us all. We need to ease this pressure so we can continue to manage the virus in our province and also continue to do the many activities that are important to us.

"While your personal efforts may seem small or having little impact, the collective benefit to every community in every region is significant. Our safety layers are there to help protect us and they work best when we are all using them, all of the time.

"Now is the time to stay small, stay local and do your part – at home, work, school and in your community."