The increase in new cases comes as a direct result of social gatherings happening in private homes, Henry said. As of Monday, 5,077 people are under active monitoring by public health workers because of potential exposure to the virus. There are four new active outbreaks in long-term care, with 21 active ongoing outbreaks in the health care system (19 in long-term care and two in acute care facilities.) On Monday, the Fraser Health authority declared COVID-19 outbreaks at two more Lower Mainland long-term care homes, according to a statement. More than 50 per cent of identified COVID-19 cases in B.C.

Source: CBC News October 26, 2020 21:32 UTC