The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Cases:

• Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,336
• New cases since April 7, 2020: 45
• Hospitalized cases: 135
• Intensive care: 61
• COVID-19 related deaths: 48
• Recovered: 838
• Long term care and assisted living homes currently affected: 21

Confirmed cases by region:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: 615
• Fraser Health: 487
• Island Health: 81
• Interior Health: 130
• Northern Health: 23

New provincial advice and measures:

• NEW: New measures support returning British Columbians, boost response to COVID-19:
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0019-000657
• NEW: Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, has issued the following statement about the Province’s support for women and children experiencing violence during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0020-000656
• NEW: Families throughout B.C. to benefit from enhanced digital library services:
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020EDUC0019-000652
• NEW: Civil Resolution Tribunal extends deadlines, waives fees for those struggling financially during pandemic:
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020AG0030-000651
• NEW: B.C. government is providing a new Emergency Relief Support Fund and has added service flexibility for parents of children with special needs to help during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020CFD0043-000650
• NEW: B.C. government is restricting camping and motorized recreation (including the use of off-road vehicles) throughout the entire Koocanusa Recreation Strategy area this spring and summer: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FLNR0019-000647
• NEW: BC Parks is immediately closing all provincial parks in response to the widespread call for increased action to address COVID-19:
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0019-000645
• 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: Travel restrictions still in place at international border crossings for the upcoming long weekend:
  https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2020/04/travel-restrictions-still-in-place-at-international-border-crossings-for-the-upcoming-long-weekend.html
• NEW: Changes to Canada Summer Jobs program to help businesses and young Canadians affected by COVID-19:
  https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/04/08/changes-canada-summer-jobs-program-help-businesses-and-young
• NEW: Government provides further flexibility for employers to access the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy:
  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/04/government-provides-further-flexibility-for-employers-to-access-the-canada-emergency-wage-subsidy.html
• NEW: Competition Bureau statement on competitor collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic:
  https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2020/04/competition-bureau-statement-on-competitor-collaborations-during-the-covid-19-pandemic.html
• 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 availabilities with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Henry will be held:
Thursday, April 9, 2020 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Friday, April 10 – 3 p.m. Statement only to be issued
Saturday, April 11 – 12 p.m., Victoria (Dr. Bonnie Henry only)
Monday, April 13 – 3 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 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:

• 51,423 individuals have been tested as of April 7, 2020.
• If symptoms appear, check your symptoms online: https://covid19.thrive.health
  • 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:
on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC
on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews

For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
Or follow @CDCofBC on Twitter.

For the provincial health officer's orders, notices and guidance, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/Covid-19
Or call 1 888 COVID19 (1 888 268-4319) between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week.

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