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

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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 criminal trial of a prominent organizer of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" heard final arguments Friday in a case that centres on the line between the right to protest and unlawful behaviour. The post Court hears closing arguments in ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King’s criminal trial appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 4 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By The Canadian Press
After four years of mask mandates, gathering restrictions, vaccinations and hospitalizations, British Columbia’s provincial health officer has ended the province's public-health emergency for COVID-19.... Read more
Published: 10 hours ago
Source: CTV Vancouver
British Columbia's top doctor says she is ending the public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.  The post B.C.’s top doctor ends public health emergency declared for COVID-19 appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 10 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By The Canadian Press
A new music venue is set to open its doors in downtown Victoria along Government Street in the former Hush Nightclub space. The post New music venue opening in former Hush Nightclub space in Victoria appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 1 day ago
Source: CHEK News
By Adam Chan
The Sooke Potholes wildfire now measures 80 hectares as it continues to burn out of control, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The post BCWS crews face ‘very steep terrain’ as out-of-control Sooke Potholes wildfire grows to 80 hectares appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 2 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Ethan Morneau
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid. The post Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 3 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Laura Brougham