COVID-19

COVID-19

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.

Symptoms and Testing
COVID-19 Testing

Information regarding COVID-19 testing.

COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine

Information about the COVID-19 vaccine and its availability.

COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Information for Community Vaccine Providers
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Community Vaccine Providers

Information on this page is for Community Vaccine Providers (CVPs) within Island Health, excluding community pharmacists.

COVID-19 & Influenza Vaccine Information for Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities

Information on this page is for staff who work at long-term care or assisted living facilities located within Island Health.

woman and young child wearing surgical masks
Masks

Information about wearing masks when visiting a health-care facility.

Outpatient COVID-19 Therapeutics Clinic Patient
Outpatient COVID-19 Therapeutics Clinic

A new treatment used to prevent worsening symptoms of COVID-19 is now available at Island Health for vulnerable patients who have mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.

Taking a Whole Community Approach
Rural and Remote Community Plan

During the spring of 2024, Island Health’s immunization teams will be offering community immunization clinics in specific remote communities within Island Health.