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B.C.'s COVID-19 numbers break record for second consecutive day

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(File) -  British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry giving her views during a press conference. - B.C. government

BC has seen another big jump in COVID-19 cases with another record for a second straight day.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is reporting 274 new cases, up from the 203 reported yesterday.

Dr. Henry says much of the recent surge in cases is due to social gatherings such as weddings and funerals and recommends people revise plans to small gatherings only.

She warns additional measures will be put in place if necessary to break what she describes as ``large transmission events.''

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