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Information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family and your community and what to do if you suspect you have the virus. Find more information by selecting a topic below. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in B.C., please refer to the BC Centre for Disease Control.
- Masks
Children under five years now eligible to register to...
- Rural and Remote Community Plan
Pending Health Canada approval, there may be a new COVID-19...
- Drinking Water
COVID-19; Cannabis; Children & Youth; Diabetes;...
- Heart Health
Before Canada and BC were formed, Indigenous peoples lived...
- Adult Abuse & Neglect
Island Health has “designated responders” who investigate...
- Disabilities
Before Canada and BC were formed, Indigenous peoples lived...
- Spiritual Health
Island Health Spiritual Health welcomes the contribution of...
- Masks
Treatments are available for people at high risk from COVID-19 who tested positive for COVID-19 by PCR or rapid antigen test. To find out if you may benefit from treatment and how to get the treatment, visit gov.bc.ca/covidtreatments or call 1-888-268-4319.
To learn about COVID-19 symptoms, what to do if you are feeling ill, and who may be at higher risk for complications, see: BC Centre for Disease Control: If You Have COVID-19; BC Centre for Disease Control: Symptoms; HealthLink BC: Symptoms of COVID-19; Self-isolation and COVID-19
Jul 28, 2022 · COVID-19 Testing. In most cases, testing is not required and appointments are no longer needed. Rapid antigen testing kits are free for BC residents aged 18+ through local pharmacies. If you have symptoms or test positive for COVID-19, refer to BCCDC for guidance on what to do to.
May 2, 2024 · Respiratory season surveillance reports summarize key insights for circulating viruses including influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), enteroviruses/rhinoviruses (ERV), and others. September 5, 2024: Epi-week 35: Aug 25 to 31, 2024.
Aug 10, 2021 · COVID-19: Look up the latest case counts and vaccination rates in your neighbourhood as B.C. enters 4th wave. Updated Aug. 10: Find out how your area is doing in the battle against COVID-19...
May 17, 2021 · On Friday, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Arian Dix reported 494 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including eight that were reported in the Vancouver Island...
