COVID-19 in British Columbia

This is your source for all COVID-19 / coronavirus based news from official news sources within British Columbia.

COVID-19 in British Columbia

Confirmed Cases

Active

Recovered

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COVID-19 Cases by BC Health Region

Updated Daily

Island Health

Vancouver Health

Fraser Health

Interior Health

Northern Health

Help Front-line Health Care Workers in British Columbia: COVID19Therapy.ca

Tell them about our sister site COVID19Therapy.ca where Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in British Columbia are offering individual and personal support to front-line health care workers – free of charge – through 3 personal video or phone sessions.

Spread The Word! Our new sister site offers free counseling for front-line health care workers in British Columbia: COVID19Therapy.ca

The Latest Update from Dr. Bonnie Henry

(August 20) B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer’s Daily Update

Dr Bonnie Henry

Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety

Anxiety Canada discusses coping mechanisms during the pandemic.

Suggested Resources for BC Residents

Important Phone Numbers

  • Call 811 if you have COVID-19 symptoms
  • Call 1-888-268-4319 for non-health related COVID-19 information

Official Resources

Mental Health Resources

  • Our sister site COVID19Therapy.ca where Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in British Columbia are offering individual and personal support to front-line health care workers – free of charge – through 3 personal video or phone sessions.
  • Licensed psychologist pro-bono mental health support (Canada-wide) for front-line service providers.
  • BounceBack BC: “a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry.”
  • Anxiety Canada: Learn about anxiety and how to cope with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BC University & College COVID-19 Resources

Other Provincially Informative Websites

Paths to COVID-19 Infection in B.C.

Source: BC Surveillance Summary. Jan1 – Apr 7, 2020 (N=1291)

BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

“This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.”

You can access the self-assessment tool on the web here.

OR, install the Support App and Self-Assessment Tool for your mobile device:

 

Install the COVID-19 App from Google Play Install the COVID-19 App from the App Store

BC Government Statements

The Latest COVID-19 News in British Columbia

The Tofino Harbour Authority says it’s trying to remove a float home that has failed to renew its lease for two years. The post Tofino Harbour Authority at ends with float home owners it describes as ‘squatters’ appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 18 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By Adam Chan
For the first time since the pandemic, Canada had a year-over-year decline in its greenhouse gas emissions — though it is still a long way off its 2030 target. The post Emissions in Canada fell last year, though still far off Paris targets appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 1 day ago
Source: CHEK News
By Nick Murray, The Canadian Press
Four Vancouver Island residents are among a list of 88 Officers and Members awarded the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, announced Wednesday. The post Order of Canada goes to 4 Vancouver Islanders among Deadpool, athletes and advocates appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 2 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Liz Brown and Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press
Liberal House Leader Karina Gould has tabled the government's fall economic statement in the House of Commons. The post Liberals table fall economic update despite losing finance minister appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 4 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press