Here’s the latest from Surrey, White Rock and area on the COVID-19 outbreak for Saturday, March 21:
• The Canada-U.S. border closed Friday night
READ ALSO: Border between Canada and U.S. likely to close Friday night: Trudeau, March 19, 2020
• There are 74 new cases in B.C. as of noon Saturday
• 27 people are currently in hospital, with 12 in intensive care
• There have now been 10 deaths
• B.C. now has more than 400 COVID-19 cases
READ ALSO: More than 400 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths in B.C.
• Health minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry have announced a ban on personal service businesses such as salons, spas, tattoo parlours
READ ALSO: B.C.’s top doctor orders immediate closure of salons, spas and other personal services, March 21, 2020
• Surrey parks and playgrounds remain open as of Saturday morning, despite complaints from residents
• White Rock has closed four playgrounds
This list will be updated throughout the day
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