A total of 238 people in B.C. have now died from the virus.

British Columbia's Finance Minister is expected to paint a bleak picture of the economy on Tuesday, more than four months after the global COVID-19 pandemic started.

Ateesh Ram, 58, spent two months at Royal Columbian Hospital after contracting the virus.

"For many, the transition brings anticipation, but it also, for many brings further apprehension and anxiety," provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday.

"It's all those random acts of hate that really spawned it for me."

The company says there has been a 10 per cent drop in electricity usage that could increase to 12 per cent by April of next year — double the decline caused by the 2008 recession.

There are a number of measures in place that must be followed by all daycares around the province, officials announced Wednesday.

Jordan Tinney says re-opening the economy is linked with re-opening schools.

TransLink hopes by resuming fare collection on buses it will collect approximately $2 million per month. 

Cleaning your home can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, but the BCCDC wants to remind residents to take proper safety cautions.