BC has hit another all-time for COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients.
On Thursday, health officials reported that 515 people are currently in hospital and 171 people in intensive care with the virus.
That's an increase of 32 hospitalizations since last Thursday, and a jump of seven patients in ICU.
To date, 1,705,409 doses of the vaccines have been administered in BC, 89,725 of which are second doses.
As of Wednesday, April 28, British Columbians 18+ are eligible to register for a vaccine.
NEW: All British Columbians 18+ can now register for their COVID-19 vaccine. Once registered you'll get an email/text...
Posted by Government of British Columbia on Friday, April 23, 2021
“Each week, more and more vaccine is arriving in our province, and with each person who gets their vaccine, we are all a little safer. Anyone in B.C. who is 18 years and older is now eligible to register for their vaccine on the Get Vaccinated website – the first step for everyone," said Dr. Bonnie Henry in a written statement.
“People 59 and older can now also take the next step of booking their appointment, and we encourage you to do that right away. This will open up to people 58 and older at midnight tonight."
Health officials also confirmed five new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing BC's death toll to 1,576 since the start of the pandemic.
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