Government of British Columbia

COVID-19 update: 737 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 40,797 cases in BC. There have also been 11 new deaths, for a total of 598. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23413

COVID-19 update: 941 new cases since we last reported for a total of 28,348 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23314

The news of the COVID-19 vaccine coming to BC is a bright light in the tunnel for all British Columbians. We've worked hard over the last 10 months to keep each other safe. We've got to keep it up! As we welcome the good news, let's recommit to keeping up our layers of protection. This isn't over and we will get through it, together. Learn more about BC’s vaccine plan: gov.bc.ca/covidvaccine

If you or someone you know uses drugs, the Lifeguard App can automatically connect you to emergency responders if you become unresponsive. Call 8-1-1 for supportive recovery options. Learn more: https://www.stopoverdose.gov.bc.ca/thewee/get-lifeguard-app

On Louis Riel Day, we recognize the sacrifices Louis Riel made to create a better future for Métis people all over Canada. We celebrate the 90,000 Métis people who call British Columbia home, and commit to keep working together towards meaningful reconciliation with Métis people. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23290 (: Louis Riel Day 2019, BC Legislature)

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, we're asking you to limit your social interactions this weekend and in the coming weeks, so that we ensure our essential activities like school and work can safely continue.

COVID-19 update: 723 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 40,060 cases in BC. There have also been 28 new deaths, for a total of 587. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23407

The next few weeks are critical. By pulling together now, we can help protect our families, friends and neighbours. Let's remember the basics, follow the new public health orders and all do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. https://gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

Your actions have a big impact in the fight against COVID-19. We can help keep ourselves and our loved ones safe by: Keeping our distance Wearing a mask Washing our hands often... Staying home when we're feeling sick See more

Every layer of protection helps slow the spread of COVID-19. But no layer is perfect. Layer up to keep our loved ones, elders, and communities safe and our businesses and schools open.

Media availability with BC Premier John Horgan.

Access supports and stay informed about COVID-19 in BC. Do your part. http://gov.bc.ca/COVID19 Latest data in BC http://www.bccdc.ca/healt/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data COVID-19 financial supports www.gov.bc.ca/covidgovernmentbenefits ... Non-medical Qs Call 1-888-COVID19 Text 604-630-0300 Medical Qs only Call 8-1-1

By order of the Provincial Health Officer, all group spin classes, hot yoga and high intensity interval training (HIIT) are suspended indefinitely. All other group indoor physical activities are temporarily suspended. Updated public health guidance for these activities will be available by November 30. Businesses will need to update their COVID-19 safety plans to comply with the new guidance and post it publicly before resuming these activities. Temporarily suspended group ...indoor activities include: Dance studios Martial arts Yoga Pilates Strength and conditioning Cheerleading Gymnastics Businesses that close due to COVID-19 restrictions may be eligible for up to 90% in rent support and a wage subsidy from the Federal Government. For more information see: http://gov.bc.ca/COVID19restrictions

BC is under an essential travel advisory. That means it’s time to postpone trips for recreation or to visit friends and family. This holiday season we need to stay close to home and explore our local communities. Essential travel only Regular travel for work, school or childcare Travel for medical appointments... Recreational travel in your local community Non-essential travel Visiting people outside your household Vacation or recreation outside your community Learn more: gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

COVID-19 update: 617 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 20,985 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23291

COVID-19 update: 717 new cases since we last reported for a total of 23,661 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23298

POST AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES: Diwali is a time to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. This year’s celebrations will be different because of COVID-19 it means celebrating only with the people we live with.... To everyone celebrating, have a safe and happy Diwali and Bandi Chhorh Divas! Let’s let the light in not the virus. http://www.bccdc.ca//soc/safer-celebrations-and-ceremonies

COVID-19 update: 234 new cases since we last reported for a total of 14,109 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23255

COVID-19 update: 1,933 new cases since we last reported on Friday, for a total of 27,407 cases in BC. From Nov. 20 to 21, we had 713 new cases. From Nov. 21 to 22, we had 626 new cases and in the last 24 hours, we have had a further 594 new cases. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23310

COVID-19 update: 1,130 new cases since we last reported on Tuesday, for a total of 20,368 cases in BC. From Nov. 10 to 11, we had 536 new cases. In the last 24 hours, we have had a further 594 new cases. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23287

Due to record-high case counts this week, Dr. Henry is asking everyone in BC to pause all non-essential travel. Right now we all need to stay close to home, enjoy our own communities and stop the transmission of COVID-19. http://www.bccdc.ca//dise/covid-19/prevention-risks/travel

COVID-19 update: 158 new cases since we last reported for a total of 10,892 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23230

This is a critical time: the second wave of COVID-19 is here. We all need to act now to make sure we can keep our business, hospitals, and schools open. People in BC know what to do and how to support others in our communities. Let's stand together again. www.gov.bc.ca/covid

Access supports and stay informed about COVID-19 in BC. Do your part. http://gov.bc.ca/COVID19 Latest data in BC http://www.bccdc.ca/healt/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data COVID-19 financial supports www.gov.bc.ca/covidgovernmentbenefits ... Non-medical Qs Call 1-888-COVID19 Text 604-630-0300 Medical Qs only Call 8-1-1

COVID-19 update: 549 new cases since we last reported on Friday: 170 from Friday to Saturday, 159 Saturday to Sunday, 119 Sunday to Monday, and 101 Monday to today. That's a total of 10,734 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23227

New orders are in place to help everyone in BC significantly reduce their social interactions and to stop COVID-19 from spreading in our province. The following orders and direction are in effect: Mandatory mask mandate for workers and customers in indoor public and retail spaces and in workplace common areas No events or social gatherings with anyone outside your household or core bubble (if you live alone)... COVID-19 travel advisory in BC: essential travel only Spin classes, hot yoga, and high intensity interval training are suspended No spectators and no travel outside your community for sports games Learn more: https://gov.bc.ca/covid19restrictions

Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, provide an update on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in BC.

With rising COVID-19 cases throughout the province, we need to pause travel for recreational or non-essential purposes, stay close to home, and enjoy our own communities. That means: Avoid travel in, around, or outside of BC, unless it is absolutely essential Postpone recreational and social travel... Regular travel for work or things like medical appointments is OK See more

Masks provide an extra layer of protection to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry recommends wearing a mask in indoor public spaces like taking transit, getting a haircut, or grocery shopping. Remember: wearing a mask should be combined with other important preventative measures. Stay home if you're sick, wash your hands, and maintain safe, physical distancing from people outside your safe six. We must remain vigilant to protect ourselves and others. More info on masks: http://www.bccdc.ca//disea/covid-19/prevention-risks/masks

COVID-19 update: 161 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 9,381 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23217

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Victoria Lee, president and CEO of Fraser Health, will provide an update to the media on COVID-19 in BC.

This fall, when you see people outside your household bubble, stick to six. Choose about six people that your family will see regularly, who also choose to see you regularly. When we #StickWithSix the same six we keep our schools, our workplaces, and our loved ones safe. In personal settings when you're seeing friends and family who aren't in your bubble: Only get together in small groups of 2 to 6 people ... Maintain your physical distance with those outside your bubble and limit your time together Stay home and away from others if you have cold or flu-like symptoms Take extra precautions for those at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19, including older people and those with chronic health conditions See more

COVID-19 update: 287 new cases since we last reported for a total of 13,875 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23254

COVID-19 update: 82 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 9,220 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23214

Many of us are experiencing more stress and uncertainty than usual. It's OK not to be OK. Mental health supports are available to people of all ages in BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//mental-h/virtual-supports-covid-19

Stay safe this Thanksgiving weekend. Here are some tips to keep in mind when attending celebrations: Wash your hands often or bring hand sanitizer Respect physical distancing efforts and use non-contact greetings like elbow bumps, waves, or air hugs If food is provided, limit crowding and sharing, or bring your own food and drink Wear your mask when asked... Wait until others are clear before entering hallways and stairs Bundle up if you're celebrating outdoors If you feel at all ill, show you care by staying home and away from others For more information on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when attending a celebration, visit http://www.bccdc.ca//social-interactions/safer-celebrations

COVID-19 update: 119 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 10,185 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23224

Help stop the spread of COVID-19 this Halloween. Avoid large gatherings, practice physical distancing and stay home if you're sick. Learn more: http://www.bccdc.ca//covid-19/social-interactions/halloween

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update to the media on COVID-19 in BC.

Help keep yourself and others safe this Thanksgiving. If you do plan to host an indoor visit with people outside of your household, here are some simple tips to host a safer celebration for everyone. Keep it small and within your safe six. That's up to six people your household will choose to socialize with this fall. Make sure you have a place for guests to wash their hands... Check in with guests before they arrive to make sure that they feel well, don’t have symptoms, and haven't been around a confirmed case Encourage non-contact greetings like elbow bumps, waves, or air hugs If indoors, visit in larger rooms so people can sit or stand farther apart Choose spaces with lots of fresh air. Open windows if you can. Limit your time indoors together If you provide food, try to limit crowding and sharing Keep music low to prevent loud talking or shouting For more tips, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca//social-interactions/safer-celebrations

COVID-19 update: 217 new cases since we last reported for a total of 13,588 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23250

Social gatherings in private homes are now limited to your immediate householdthe people who live in your home plus a maximum of six other people. This is a province-wide order that applies to all homes for all occasions. Similar to what happened this summer with vacation homes and rentals, we have seen a notable increase in new cases and transmission of COVID-19 as a direct result of social gatherings in private homes. Remember, when we come together with family and friend...s, we bring our risks with us and, in turn, they take those risks back home with them again. This is a critical time. We’re heading into cold and influenza season, and COVID-19 is still in our communities. The choices we make over the coming weeks will make a difference and will support our business and schools to stay open. Let’s choose to protect our communities and the ones we care for most. The order will be posted online in full detail in the coming days here: https://www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

COVID-19 update: 125 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 9,138 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23213

COVID-19 update: 110 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 10,066 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23223

COVID-19 update: 817 new cases since we last reported on Friday, for a total of 13,371 cases in BC. From October 23 to 24, we had 317 new cases. From October 24 to 25, we had 293 new cases. In the last 24 hours, we have had a further 207 new cases. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23247

This fall and winter, we will face two health challenges: the usual cold and flu season and COVID-19. That means we need to do our part now to keep our communities and people healthy. Taking a few minutes to get your flu shot helps reduce the strain on our health-care system, protects you and the people around you. Find a flu clinic near you: https://immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu#8/49.246/-123.116

COVID-19 update: 105 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 9,013 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23209

Cleaning your hands is an important way to help everyone stay safe and healthy. Schools have handwashing stations and hand sanitizer for students and staff. Soap and water work to remove germs from hands. Wash hands, up to wrists, for at least 20 seconds in warm water. Alcohol-based sanitizer acts by removing certain germs on the skin. Use one made with at least 60% alcohol when you don't have access to soap and running water. Use enough to cover your hands and rub until ...they're dry. Learn more: http://backtoschool.gov.bc.ca/

COVID-19 update: 115 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 9,956 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23221

COVID-19 update: 267 new cases since we last reported on Friday, for a total of 8,908 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23208

Let's make sure our communities can still function and kids can still safely go to school. Now is the time to re-commit to the things we know work: Physical distancing Wear masks when we can't keep our distance Keep our social interactions small... Wash hands often And be kind, be calm and be safe.

COVID-19 update: 98 new cases since we last reported, for a total of 8,641 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23205

Celebrate Hallowe'en safely: avoid parties trick or treat locally and in small groups pass out treats carefully include a mask in your costume... wash your hands often And remember - if you feel sick or are self-isolating, turn off your porch light and stay home. Learn more: http://www.bccdc.ca//covid-19/social-interactions/halloween

COVID-19 update: 148 new cases since we reported on Wednesday, for a total of 8,543 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23203

COVID-19 update: 91 new cases since we reported on Tuesday, for a total of 8,395 cases in BC. https://news.gov.bc.ca/23201