The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2020.

Cases:

• Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 2,145
• New cases since April 30, 2020: 33
• Hospitalized cases: 79
• Intensive care: 24
• COVID-19 related deaths: 112
• Recovered: 1,357
• Long-term care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 21
• Acute-care unit outbreaks: 3

Confirmed cases by region:

• Vancouver Coastal Health: 823
• Fraser Health: 978
• Island Health: 121
• Interior Health: 174
• Northern Health: 49

New provincial advice and measures:

• British Columbians whose ability to work have been affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit can now apply for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers online: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020FIN0027-000794
• Government has temporarily deferred renewal fees for liquor licensees experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020AG0033-000801
• Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0025-000803
• The Province is continuing to support local governments by allowing them to hold public hearings electronically during the current provincial state of emergency: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MAH0025-000802

New federal measures:

• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with premiers on continued efforts to address the impacts of COVID-19: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/readouts/2020/04/30/prime-minister-justin-trudeau-speaks-premiers-continued-efforts-address

Media availability schedule:

Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer:

Saturday, May 2 – noon, Victoria (Henry only)
Monday, May 4 – 1:30 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 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:

• For the latest statistics, including testing, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control's COVID-19 dashboard: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data
• 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, visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews

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

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. (Pacific time), 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

Worker and employer information:

For workers and employers who need help understanding the law and their rights, have workplace health and safety questions or who need help with claims, call:
Employment Standards Branch: 1 833 236-3700
For health and safety assistance: 1 888 621-7233 (1 888 621-SAFE)
For workers and claims: 1 888 967-5377 (1 888 WORKERS)