No COVID-19 deaths reported in Island Health for 4th consecutive day

No new COVID-19 deaths were reported across British Columbia on Tuesday, marking four days since a pandemic death was recorded in the Vancouver Island region.

Since the pandemic began, 2,946 people have died of COVID-19 in B.C., including 227 deaths in Island Health

Over the past 24 hours, 237 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in B.C., including 34 cases in Island Health, according to a statement from the B.C. Health Ministry.

However, the province notes that Tuesday's totals are preliminary due to a "delayed data refresh."

Across the province, 345 people are in hospital with COVID-19, including 50 patients who require critical care.

As of Tuesday, approximately 90.7 per cent of eligible British Columbians aged five and older have received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 86.8 per cent have received two doses.

Meanwhile, roughly 56.7 per cent of B.C. residents aged 12 and older have received three doses of vaccine.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.