Watch Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, for an update on COVID-19.
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Ministry of Health

Communications
250 952-1887 (media line)

Backgrounders

Immunization eligibility

Age-based program

Anyone 12 years or older may now register and book their appointment online: https://gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated  
Or by calling 1 833 838-2323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Pacific time).

First responder and worker program

Health authorities are contacting workplaces to arrange for workers to be vaccinated. This program is continuing to be phased in, focusing on communities that are at highest risk.

AstraZeneca pharmacy program

All remaining AstraZeneca vaccine is being held for Dose 2 booster immunizations.

Participating pharmacies are listed on the BC Pharmacy Association website: https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/resource-centre/covid-19/vaccination-locations

Independent and assisted living, long-term care homes and seniors' rental buildings with COVID-19 outbreaks

Active outbreaks:

Vancouver Coastal Health – one facility

  • Richmond Lions Manor-Bridgeport (second occurrence)

Fraser Health – two facilities

  • Brookside Lodge (second occurrence)
  • Cherington Place (second occurrence)

Northern Health – one facility

  • Heritage Manor

Interior Health – one facility

  • Spring Valley Care Centre

Island Health – no facilities

Acute-care facilities:

  • Richmond Hospital