Health officials providing update on COVID-19 in B.C.
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Health officials in B.C. are providing the next update on COVID-19 in the province early Tuesday afternoon.
Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are scheduled to speak at 12:30 p.m. PT.
CBC News will livestream the news conference.
On Monday, the province confirmed 2,239 new cases of COVID-19 had been diagnosed over the weekend. A statement said 18 more people had died.
A total of 303 people were in hospital as of Monday, with 141 in intensive care.
The province is expected to provide more details this week about a system to notify parents about cases of COVID-19 in schools.
Last week, Henry said feedback from parents and teachers across the province made it clear they want more information about how the virus is spreading in schools.
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