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The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
Cases:
- Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,121
- New cases since April 1, 2020: 55
- Hospitalized cases: 149
- Intensive care: 68
- COVID-19 related deaths: 31
- Recovered: 641
Confirmed cases by region:
- Vancouver Coastal Health: 525
- Fraser Health: 386
- Island Health: 72
- Interior Health: 121
- Northern Health: 17
New provincial advice and measures:
- NEW: New emergency supports for province’s most vulnerable: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020SDPR0012-000620
- NEW: B.C. taking further action to support essential service providers during pandemic: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020AG0029-000616
- NEW: Premier’s new Economic Recovery Task Force supports B.C. economy during, after COVID-19: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0046-000618
- NEW: Office of the provincial health officer COVID-19 Ethical Decision-Making Framework: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/ethics_framework_for_covid_march_28_2020.pdf
- Latest COVID-19 updates and statements: https://news.gov.bc.ca/Search?q=COVID-19
- Critical care and acute care hospitalization modelling information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Technical_Briefing_Condensed.pdf
New travel/federal measures:
- NEW: Government of Canada provides guidance on services and functions deemed essential to Canada’s critical infrastructure during COVID-19: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2020/04/government-of-canada-provides-guidance-on-services-and-functions-deemed-essential-to-canadas-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19.html
- For Government of Canada COVID-19 Travel Advice: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, will be held:
Friday, April 3, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Saturday, April 4, 2020 – noon, Victoria
Monday, April 6, 2020 – 1:30 p.m., Victoria
Resources:
- For provincial support and COVID-19 information: www.gov.bc.ca/covid
- For seniors looking for additional support at this time, call 211 or visit: http://www.bc211.ca/
- For information for First Nations and Indigenous peoples in B.C., visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/covid19
- If you or a family member need additional medical advice, call 811.
Testing:
- 44,639 individuals tested as of April 1, 2020.
- If symptoms appear, check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
- If needed, call your health-care provider or 811 for further guidance.
Learn More:
For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities:
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC
on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews
For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
Or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter
For provincial health officer orders, notices and guidance, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance
For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/Covid-19
Or call 1 888 COVID19 (1 888 268-4319) between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week.
For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, including for employers and businesses, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
For common questions about COVID-19 and terminology, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/common-questions
