The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 30, 2020.
Cases:
* Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 970
* New cases since March 28, 2020: 86
* Hospitalized cases: 106
* Intensive care: 60
* COVID-19 related deaths: 19
* Recovered: 469
Confirmed cases by region:
* Vancouver Coastal Health: 472
* Fraser Health: 323
* Island Health: 67
* Interior Health: 94
* Northern Health: 14
New Provincial advice and measures:
* NEW: Effective April 1, 2020, until further notice: In an effort to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, pay parking is temporarily suspended for the public, staff and medical staff, at all health authority owned and operated sites.
* NEW: BC Corners Service confirms first COVID-19 death in the community: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0021-000590
* NEW: A ministerial order under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) enables the broader use of communications tools for health-care workers and other public-sector staff who are responding to the COVID-19 state of emergency: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020CITZ0005-000588
* NEW: Province is providing a $3-million emergency grant from the Community Gaming Grants program to Food Banks British Columbia: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MAH0049-000583
* NEW: Guidance to retail food and grocery stores operating during COVID-19: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EMBC0015-000587
* A full list of orders and letters issued by the provincial health officer (PHO) is available here: www.Gov.bc.ca/phoguidance (http://www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance)
* For the 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: Government of Canada announces new domestic transportation measures: https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2020/03/government-of-canada-announces-new-domestic-transportation-measures.html
* Government of Canada announce support for vulnerable Canadian affected by COVID-19: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/03/29/prime-minister-announces-support-vulnerable-canadians-affected-covid
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, PHO, will be held:
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Thursday, April 2, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Friday, April 3, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Resources:
* For provincial support and COVID-19 information, visit: 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
* Help flatten the curve by checking symptoms online or downloading the app: https://covid19.thrive.health/
* If you or a family member need additional medical advice, call 811.
Testing:
* 38,697 individuals tested as of March 28, 2020.
* If symptoms appear check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
* And if needed, call your health-care provider or 811 for further guidance.
Learn More:
For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities, visit: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
Or: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews
For up-to-date non-medical information, including the latest travel restrictions and provincial and federal programs, call 1 888 COVID-19 or visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, including for employers and businesses, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
For common questions about COVID-19 and terminology, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/common-questions
For the COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and planning materials, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/pandemic-influenza