A record number of new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 165 new cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus during Thursday's briefing, as well as one additional death. The number of active cases of COVID-19 infection across the province has also risen to a record high 1,705, and 2,949 people are in isolation and being monitored because of possible exposure to the virus. Henry said that most recent new cases are linked to previous cases, and many of those testing positive were already in isolation because of known exposure events. In Ontario, Premier Doug Ford announced new restrictions and fines for large gatherings, as 293 new cases of COVID-19 were reported there on Thursday.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2020 21:38 UTC