Latest B.C. COVID-19 modelling data raises concerns for jump in cases

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The Peace River region is among the biggest drivers of COVID-19 per capita outside of the Lower Mainland,

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Peace River South in particular has seen 118 cases of the virus reported between April 4 until April 10.

Chart courtesy of the BC CDC

The good news is that fewer British Columbians are passing away due to complications related to the virus, compared with the increase in hospitalization according to data.

There was also more data provided on the COVID-19 variants of concern (VoC), which health officials say likely make up for approximately 60% of all cases in Fraser Health, and up to 70% in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Data shows in Northern Health, the variants of concern likely make up less than 10% of cases reported.

The B.1.1.7. (UK Variant) is driving most of the transmission in the Fraser Health region, with the P.1. (Brazil Variant) driving transmission in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, the VoC associated with the ongoing outbreak in Whistler.