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. 

Find out how to get a COVID-19 test.

Non-medical information about COVID-19 is available 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., seven days a week at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319). 

Visit bc.thrive.health to download the COVID-19 BC Support App or conduct a self-assessment.

The BC Centre for Disease Control is the source of truth for province-wide information, including current COVID-19 case counts. 

View the latest Island Health COVID-19 data.

COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine

Information about the COVID-19 vaccine and its availability.

COVID-19
Data, Outbreaks and Public Exposures

Information on public COVID-19 exposures, data and current outbreaks

Exposures in Schools
Exposures in Schools

Information about possible exposures to COVID-19 within schools in the Island Health region

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Information for Community Partners

Information for local government, agencies working with underserved and vulnerable populations, and local businesses

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Information for Health Professionals

COVID-19 Information for health professionals

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Information for the General Public

General information and answers to common questions about COVID-19

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Isolation Protocols

Information about isolation protocols for COVID-19

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Masks

Information about wearing masks when visiting a health-care facility

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News and Statements

The latest news and statements for COVID-19

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Public Health Orders and Enforcement

Information on enforcement of federal and provincial orders for COVID-19

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Research on COVID-19

Island Health is contributing to the global effort to develop effective treatments and diagnostic tests for COVID-19

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Responding to an Overdose During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This page describes how to respond to a suspected opioid overdose when using a Take Home Naloxone (THN) kit in the context of COVID-19. It also contains tips for safer drug use and resources for treatment.