Provincial Response

Latest Developments

March 29, 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.  The order came into effect November 19, 2020 at midnight and will be kept in place until further notice based on direction from the PHO. Additional measures are in place until April 19, 2021. 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

February 5, 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.  The order came into effect November 19, 2020 at midnight and will be kept in place until further notice based on direction from the PHO. 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 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.