Merritt records 10 new COVID-19 Cases

The BC Centre for Disease Control has released the latest Merritt specific COVID-19 data, covering the week of January 3-9, 2021. The data was delayed due to a lack of information for some areas in the province.

Two weeks ago, the area reported nine cases of the virus, the highest weekly increase throughout the pandemic.

That number was beaten for the week of January 3-9, the most recent week being reported, with 10 new cases.

Already in 2021, the Merritt area has seen positive cases of the virus at Merritt Secondary along with local restaurants.

There were 12 cases confirmed in all of December plus the first two days of the new year.

For comparison, the Kamloops area recorded 62 new cases this week, and Kelowna announced 110.

The latest figures are scheduled to be released on Wednesday.

– Written by Michael Reeve

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