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Updated epidemiological modelling supported this further, showing a continued decrease in both COVID-19 case numbers and transmission.
By local health area, Henry says that many communities in the province saw little to no cases over the past week, displaying an even further decrease in transmission.
COVID-19 cases by local health authority (BC Gov)
COVID-19 cases by local health authority (BC Gov)
Notably, a dramatic drop can be seen in the Lower Mainland, which struggled with COVID-19 cases over the course of the pandemic. Pockets of higher transmission in the province are attributed to having lower immunization rates.
While Surrey remains the city with the most transmission, Henry said she was pleased to see cases go down from approximately 300 cases per week to 70 cases per week.