717 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths have been reported in British Columbia on November 17.
Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer of British Columbia said, “There are 6,589 active cases of COVID-19 in the province. There are 198 individuals currently hospitalized with COVID-19, 63 of whom are in intensive care. “
So far, 23,661 people have been tested positive for COVID- 19 and 16,469 have been recovered. 310 people have died from COVID- 19 In British Columbia.
“When we spend time inside with people from outside of our household, our work group or school cohort, the risks increase for everyone. Instead, let’s stay connected virtually and make it a safer winter for all of us.” said Bonny Henry.