The page contains news and statements for COVID-19. Find information about outbreaks or public exposures or exposures in schools.
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) maintains data on current COVID-19 case counts. You may also wish to view the COVID-19 data dashboard for Island Health region.
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Find the latest Island Health News at www.islandhealth.ca/news.
News Archive
June 24: COVID-19 antibody testing underway on Comorant Island
June 16: Island Health teams took swift action to offer COVID-19 testing across Vancouver Island
June 3: Supporting safe health-care at hospitals and clinics during COVID-19
May 20: MyHealth provides virutal access to health records, including COVID-19 test results
May 15: Island Health to lift gym closure order
May 12: Island Health begins implementing surgical renewal plan
May 8: Overdose prevention during the dual public health emergency
April 30: It is safe to immunize your child during the pandemic
April 30: Capable, willing and nimble: HPES responds to COVID-19
April 28: Have symptoms? Get tested for COVID-19
April 9: If you need emergency care, Island Health is here for you
April 1: The Harbour supervised consumption service goes mobile in response to COVID-19 needs
March 30: Island Health Temporarily suspends pay parking
March 24: Possible COVID-19 exposure at pub, personal services establishments in downtown Victoria
March 23: Temporary changes to hours, closures at some Island Health outpatient labs
March 21: Avoid social gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19
March 21: Only essential visits allowed at Island Health facilities
March 19: Possible COVID-19 exposures at the University of Victoria, Saanich Commonwealth Place
March 16: Visitor restrictions in place at Island Health facilities/outpatient clinics
March 13: Island Health COVID-19 referral-only screening clinic in Victoria
Find the latest provincial update on COVID-19 on the BC Government News website.
