COVID-19. There was another record high day of new COVID-19 cases in B.C. Wednesday with 762 new cases. There were 10 additional deaths over the last 24 hour period.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The virus is spreading outside of Metro Vancouver and an increase of cases on Vancouver Island has been attributed to a social gathering including people from both the mainland and the island.Henry and Dix will be announcing the restrictions at 3 p.m.
on Thursday. Health officials are expected to also extend the ban on social gatherings in Metro Vancouver for at least another two weeks.