According to data released by the province, COVID-19 hospitalizations stood at 1,235, with 337 patients in intensive care — both also new records. It would be the ultimate tragedy if the worst consequences from the COVID-19 pandemic happened just as vaccines arrived on Canadian soil." Read more on what the outbreak at CHSLD Saint-Antoine meansVancouver party host spends Christmas in jail after repeated fines for violating COVID-19 public health ordersA 24-year-old Vancouver man spent Christmas night in jail after repeatedly hosting parties that violated COVID-19 public health orders. Police say they issued multiple warnings and fines to the man before arresting him on Dec. 25 and charging him under Section 99 of the provincial Public Health Act. "This should serve as a reminder to anyone who thinks it's still OK to ignore the public health order and put other people at risk."

Source: CBC News December 31, 2020 22:07 UTC