B.C. COVID-19 response update

The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information as below

Cases:

• Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,174
• New cases since April 2, 2020: 53
• Hospitalized cases: 146
• Intensive care: 64
• COVID-19 related deaths: 35
• Recovered: 673

Confirmed cases by region:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: 541
• Fraser Health: 412
• Island Health: 74
• Interior Health: 126
• Northern Health: 21

New provincial advice and measures:

• NEW: Province is partnering with the BC Care Providers Association to launch EquipCare BC, helping seniors in long-term care and assisted living homes: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0121-000628
• Office of the Provincial Health Officer COVID-19 Ethical Decision-Making Framework: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/ethics_framework_for_covid_march_28_2020.pdf
• Latest COVID-19 updates and statements: https://news.gov.bc.ca/Search?q=COVID-19
• Critical care and acute care hospitalization modelling information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Technical_Briefing_Condensed.pdf

New travel/federal measures:

• NEW: Prime Minister announces support for food banks and local food organizations: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/04/03/prime-minister-announces-support-food-banks-and-local-food
• For Government of Canada COVID-19 Travel Advice: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html

Media availability schedule:

Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, will be held:

Saturday, April 4, 2020 – noon, Victoria
Monday, April 6, 2020 – 1:30 p.m., Victoria

Resources:

• For provincial support and COVID-19 information: www.gov.bc.ca/covid
• For seniors looking for additional support at this time, call 211 or visit: http://www.bc211.ca/
• For information for First Nations and Indigenous peoples in B.C., visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/covid19
• If you or a family member need additional medical advice, call 811.

Testing:

• 45,966 individuals tested as of April 2, 2020
• If symptoms appear, check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
  • If needed, call your health-care provider or 811 for further guidance.