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

A family of four's groceries will cost $800 more in 2025, with beef and vegetables going up by an estimated five to six per cent, according to a new report. The post Grocery bill to increase $800 for family of four in 2025: report appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 3 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By Mary Griffin
A new report by Island Health's chief medical health officer calls for action to address the harms from psychoactive substances, noting that the region has the highest consumption rates of tobacco and alcohol in B.C. The post Island Health has highest tobacco, alcohol consumption in B.C.: report appeared first on... Read more
Published: 3 hours ago
Source: CHEK News
By Laura Brougham
A Nanaimo French bulldog breeder has been fined $1,000 for failing to properly care for a dog that was in critical condition and later had to be euthanized, according to the BC SPCA. The post Nanaimo French bulldog breeder convicted, fined under animal cruelty act appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 2 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Jeff Lawrence
Whistler and Panorama, B.C., are candidates to host men's World Cup downhill ski races in the future. The post Alpine Canada eyes Panorama or Whistler, B.C., for future men’s World Cup downhills appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 2 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press
The CEO who led the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce through the COVID-19 pandemic has announced his plan to step down when his contract expires next year. The post Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Williams to step down appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 3 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Jeff Lawrence
The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with "due regard for value for money," auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday. The post Pandemic business loan program lacked ‘value for money’: auditor general appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 3 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press
A Victoria-based community fridge where people could leave and take food for free has closed, though organizers say they're "open to new possibilities." The post Free-food resource Community Fridge Victoria closes, but maybe not forever appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 3 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By Ethan Morneau
“Moana 2” brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The post ‘Moana 2’ sails to a record $221 million opening as Hollywood celebrates a moviegoing feast appeared first on CHEK.... Read more
Published: 4 days ago
Source: CHEK News
By The Associated Press