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). 

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.

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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.

Taking a Whole Community Approach
Rural and Remote Community Plan

Between October 31 to November 26, 2022, Island Health’s immunization teams will visit specific remote communities on Vancouver Island to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for all eligible people age six months and older. 

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Single Site Staffing

Resources and tools related to single site staffing orders due to COVID-19.

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Support Our COVID-19 Response

Ways you can support our COVID-19 response including medical-grade supplies, non-medical products and services, and employment or volunteer opportunities.