B.C. must break chains of transmission, official says, as 300 COVID-19 cases linked to pub's 1 trivia night
Operators of St. James's Well in Port Moody have apologized, saying 'we failed to honour your trust'
A pub trivia night held earlier this month in Port Moody has now been connected to more than 300 cases of COVID-19, according to health officials.
A total of 24 people who attended the Feb. 2 event at the St. James's Well pub have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 as a result, according to the health ministry, and those cases have led to hundreds more in the community.
On Thursday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the spread has included transmission in a daycare, school, multiple workplaces and within families.
"These are the things, the chains of transmission, that we need to stop as soon as we can," she said.
According to the province, current public health orders bar pubs and restaurants from holding any events that draw people together, including trivia contests.
The pub apologized Thursday in a statement on Facebook.
"We are heartbroken by the impact this has had on our workers, customers and the community at large. We are deeply sorry that we failed to honour your trust on this occasion," the statement read.
