B.C. sees new record of daily COVID-19 cases after Christmas

By katarinaszulc

Posted December 27, 2021 3:58 pm.

Last Updated December 28, 2021 4:11 am.

For the 24 hours between Christmas Eve and Day, the province has recorded 2,552 new infections.

Over three days, B.C. reported 6,288 new cases of COVID-19.

The Fraser Health region accounted for the highest number of cases with more than 3,000 since Dec. 24.

B.C.’s Ministry of Health says it will not be releasing hospitalizations or deaths until Dec. 29.

The official report will show COVID-19 cases, vaccinations, hospitalizations and deaths, and cases and hospitalizations by vaccination status.

The case count does not include positive rapid-at-home test results.

While many testing sites are at capacity, the province is still asking British Columbians who are fully vaccinated and have mild or no symptoms to self-isolate rather than go for a PCR test.

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