Provincial Response
Latest Developments
January 22, 2021
B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan happens in four phases. Eligibility for all phases is based on the age you are turning in 2021. The focus of Phase 1 and Phase 2 is protecting those most vulnerable to severe illness first. Vaccination for the general population runs April to September 2021. Vaccines will primarily be distributed in five year age increments, starting with the 79 to 75 age group. Monthly breakdowns for the first dose (D1) and second dose (D2) are estimates and may change based on vaccine availability. Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/vaccines
January 7, 2021
By order and direction of the PHO, individuals and businesses in BC must significantly reduce social interactions and travel from November 19 at midnight. This order has been extended and is in effect until February 5, 2021 at midnight. If you have questions about the PHO order issued on November 19, please contact the BC Ministry of Health or visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions
January 5, 2021
The Government of British Columbia has extended the Provincial State of Emergency until the end of day on January 19, 2021.
December 22, 2020
The Government of British Columbia has extended the Provincial State of Emergency until the end of day on January 5, 2021.
December 8, 2020
The Government of British Columbia has extended the Provincial State of Emergency until the end of day on December 22, 2020.
December 7, 2020
By order and direction of the PHO, individuals and businesses in BC must significantly reduce social interactions and travel from November 19 at midnight. This order has been extended and is in effect until January 8, 2021 at midnight. If you have questions about the PHO order issued on November 19, please contact the BC Ministry of Health or visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions
November 24, 2020
The Government of British Columbia has extended the Provincial State of Emergency until the end of day on December 8, 2020, and introduced mask enforcement for indoor public spaces.
November 19, 2020
By order and direction of the PHO, individuals and businesses in BC must significantly reduce social interactions and travel from November 19 at midnight. The order is in effect until December 7, 2020 at midnight. If you have questions about the PHO order issued on November 19, please contact the BC Ministry of Health or visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions
November 10, 2020
The Government of British Columbia has extended the Provincial State of Emergency until the end of day on November 24, 2020.
November 7, 2020
A new Provincial Health Officer (PHO) order is issued for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. The restrictions mean residents in communities within the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions can only socialize with those in their immediate household. No gatherings or household visitors are allowed. Review the PHO order for the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, which is in effect until 12:00pm on November 23, 2020.
October 27, 2020
The Provincial State of Emergency has been extended until the end of day on November 10, 2020.
October 9, 2020
The BC government announces a new Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program. Learn more about the program in this informational video.
View this PDF for an overview of all Provincial announcements relating to the COVID-19 crisis.
Provincial Support and Information website
Visit the BC government’s COVID-19 Provincial Support and Information page to learn about the measures in place and supports available for British Columbians.
A dedicated phone service is also available, providing non-medical information about COVID-19, including the latest information on travel recommendations and physical distancing.
Information is available in more than 110 languages, seven days a week between 7:30 am-8 pm, at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or via text message at 1-888-268-4319.
What SHOULD I do in a suspected case of COVID-19?
If you have symptoms and may have been exposed to COVID-19, use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, to help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for the virus. You can complete the assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.
To arrange for further assessment or testing, call your local primary care provider or 8-1-1, or for deaf or hard of hearing call 7-1-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
In partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, BC’s Ministry of Health, and other industry partners, we have created an FAQ. This will be continually updated, providing information from BC, national, and international partners to give you the information you need as it relates to travel and tourism. It will help you answer questions from your staff, visitors, and partners.
FAQs
