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

Information on this page is intended for all Community Vaccine Providers (CVPs) including Long-Term Care Facilities (LTC), Community Health Service

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.

Naxolone kit
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.

Taking a Whole Community Approach
Rural and Remote Community Plan

Between April 3 to May 31, 2023, Island Health’s immunization teams will visit specific remote communities on Vancouver Island to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible people during the spring booster campaign.