The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020.
Cases:
- Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 2,353
- New cases since May 9, 2020: 23
- Hospitalized cases: 66
- Intensive care: 18
- COVID-19 related deaths: 130
- Recovered: 1,719
- Long-term care, acute-care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 20
Confirmed cases by region:
- Vancouver Coastal Health: 873
- Fraser Health: 1,118
- Island Health: 125
- Interior Health: 180
- Northern Health: 57
New provincial advice and measures:
- Premier John Horgan outlines plan to restart B.C. safely with BC’s Restart Plan: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PREM0026-000826
- Emerging Economy Task Force final report released: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020JEDC0009-000854
- News you can use – May is Child Care Month in B.C.: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020CFD0045-000832
- The latest modelling presentation and information is available online:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/modelling-projections
New federal advice and measures:
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces additional support for businesses to help save Canadian jobs: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2020/05/11/prime-minister-announces-additional-support-businesses-help-save
- Statement by the Prime Minister on National Nursing Week: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2020/05/11/statement-prime-minister-national-nursing-week
- Indigenous Services Canada is providing direct air transportation with strict, safety-first health protocol for essential personnel to serve fly-in First Nations communities and protect against COVID-19: https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2020/05/indigenous-services-canada-providing-direct-air-transportation-with-strict-safety-first-health-protocol-for-essential-personnel-to-serve-fly-in-fir.html
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer:
Tuesday, May 12 - 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 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.
BC’s Restart Plan lays out a series of steps that we will take together to protect people and ensure that our province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/bc-restart-plan
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)