News and Statements

The page contains the latest news and statements for COVID-19. Find information about outbreaks or exposures. 

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) maintains data on current COVID-19 case counts. 

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Island Health News

June 

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

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

April 30: Island Health is working to protect people who are experiencing homelessness or substance use dependency from COVID-19

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

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 

Government of British Columbia Statements

Find the latest provincial update on COVID-19 on the BC Government News website.

 

News & Events

COVID-19 testing site sign

Island Health improves access to COVID-19 testing in Greater Victoria

Island Health has opened a new COVID-19 testing site at the University of Victoria. People with cold, flu or COVID-19-like symptoms can now book an appointment to get a test at the UVIC campus in parking lot 10, off Gordon Head Road via West Campus Way (access off Gordon Head Road).

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LTC residents and family reunited

Island Health staff work hard to safely reunite long-term care residents with loved ones

Recently, visitor restrictions for Long Term Care facilities were eased to encourage reunions between a single designated visitor and residents of long-term care.

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Urgent and primary care centre coming to Esquimalt

People living in Esquimalt and neighbouring communities will soon have better access to team-based everyday health care with planning for an urgent and primary care centre.

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