COVID-19 cases in B.C. still remain high. In an on-camera briefing this afternoon (Feb. 19), Deputy Provincial Health Officer Dr. Reka Gustafson said another 508 COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours for a grand provincial total of 75,835. Of those, Northern Health detected 25 new infections for an updated authority total of 4,252. NEW - In an on camera briefing, Dr. Réka Gustafson announces another 508 COVID-19 cases detected in B.C. during the past day #bcpoli#bced#COVIDBC#COVID19#COVID19BC#cityofpg@PGMatters — Jess Balzer (@jessicajbalzer) February 19, 2021 Officials announced another six deaths today, which brings the province's toll to 1,327. There are currently 4,486 active cases throughout B.C. with 217 people currently hospitalized, 61 of which are in ICU or critical care.