Coronavirus outbreak: B.C. officials announce 77 new COVID-19 cases, 22 now in hospital | FULL

British Columbia’s top medical official announced B.C. recorded 77 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 348.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said there are now 22 people in hospital as a result of the novel coronavirus, 10 of them in intensive care.

Since the outbreak, British Columbia has recorded nine deaths related to COVID-19. Six people have now fully recorded.

Henry added a number of healthcare workers across the province have also tested positive for the virus, but said none have faced serious illness.

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