The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of noon on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 884 New cases since March 27, 2020: 92 Hospitalized cases: 81 …
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Joint statement on Province of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates March 28, 2020
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 92 new cases of COVID-19 for a …
Minister’s statement on COVID-19 support for arts and culture sector
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has released the following statement about immediate responses to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for the arts and culture sector: “COVID-19 and the need for physical distancing has had a significant impact on everyone, …
Joint statement on Province of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates March 27, 2020
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 67 new cases of COVID-19, for a total …
Taking steps to keep kids learning during in-class school suspension
New guidelines for school leaders and a new website are being introduced to support B.C.’s K-12 students while in-class education is suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “This is a challenging time for families in B.C. as we work …
Province takes unprecedented steps to support COVID-19 response
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is using extraordinary powers under a state of provincial emergency to keep British Columbians safe, maintain essential goods and services, and support the Province’s ongoing response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “B.C. is …
Safe seniors, strong communities during COVID-19
As part of British Columbia’s emergency novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response plan, the Province is providing the United Way of the Lower Mainland with $50 million to bolster seniors’ supports at community service agencies throughout British Columbia. This will help address …
New clinical guidance to reduce risk for people during dual health emergencies
To help reduce the risks to people who use substances, the Province has announced new clinical guidance, effective immediately, for health-care providers to stem the spread of COVID-19 and respond to the ongoing overdose emergency. The provincial clinical guidance incorporates …
Joint statement on Province of B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates March 26, 2020
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: “We are announcing 66 new cases of COVID-19, for a total …
B.C. COVID-19 response update March 26, 2020
The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 725 New cases since March 25, 2020: 66 Hospitalized cases: …