COVID-19

Drop-ins are now welcome for COVID-19 vaccines

Drop-ins are now welcome at all VCH clinics on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on your eligibility and vaccine availability. People 12+ are eligible to be vaccinated and you are eligible for a second dose at 28 days after your first dose.

BC Vaccine Card

Visit the BC Gov website to learn more about proof of vaccination and the BC Vaccine Card.

COVID-19 vaccines

Find a VCH vaccination clinic in your community and access vaccination information.

BC's Restart

Visit the BC Gov website to learn about the careful, four-step plan to bring B.C. back together.

Province-wide restrictions

Visit the BC Gov website for details on current Provincial Health Officer (PHO) orders.

General COVID-19 questions

If you have general questions about social distancing, travel or assistance available from the provincial and federal governments, call 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319).

If you have health questions or symptoms related to COVID-19 (or another other health issue) and want to talk to a health professional, call 8-1-1.

By-law enforcement and community safety

If you have concerns related to physical distancing or other issues in grocery stores, restaurants, salons, spas, tattoo parlours, recreation facilities, parks, beaches, and playgrounds, etc., contact your local municipal by-law enforcement officers.

Vancouver: Call 311 or visit report an issue on vancouver.ca
Richmond: Call 604-276-4345 or visit bylaws on richmond.ca
City of North Vancouver: Call 604-982-8302 or email bylaw@cnv.org
District of North Vancouver: Call 604-990-2311 or visit report a bylaw infraction on dnv.org
West Vancouver: Call 604-925-7152 or email bylawdept@westvancouver.ca
Squamish: Call 604-815-5067 or visit bylaws & policies on squamish.ca
Whistler: Call 604-935-8280 or visit bylaw complaint process on whistler.ca
Gibsons: Call 604-886-2274 or visit bylaw enforcement on gibsons.ca
Sechelt: Call 604-885-1986 or visit bylaw enforcement on sechelt.ca
Powell River: Call 604-485-8600 or visit bylaw enforcement on powellriver.ca

Federal quarantine

If you have concerns about adherence to the federal quarantine required for individuals arriving in Canada. Call your local RCMP or other police detachment. Do not call 911 except in a medical emergency.

Workplace

If you have concerns about safety in a private workplace, call WorkSafeBC at 1-888-621-7233.

Licensed residential facility

If you have COVID-19 related concerns about a licensed residential facility (such as the one listed below), call Vancouver Coastal Health at 604-675-3866.

Long term care
Hospice
Acquired injury
Child and youth
Substance use
Mental health
Community living

Situation updates

For COVID-19 updates, expand the sections below or view our latest media releases.

VCH updates

September 17, 2021

September 10, 2021

September 3, 2021

August

June

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February

January

December

November

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July

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Provincial statements

September 20, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 17, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 16, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 15, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 14, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 13, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 10, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 9, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 8, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 7, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 3, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 2, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

September 1, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August

August 31, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 30, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 27, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 26, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 25, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 24, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 23, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 20, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 19, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 18, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 17, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 16, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 12, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 11, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 9, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 6, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 5, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 4, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

August 3, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July

July 30, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 29, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 28, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 27, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 26, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 23, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 21, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 20, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 19, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 16, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 15, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 14, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 13, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 12, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 9, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 8, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 7, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 6, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 5, 2021: B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update

July 2, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June

June 30, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 29, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 28, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 25, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 24, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 23, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 22, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 21, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 18, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 17, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 16, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 15, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 14, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 11, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 10, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 9, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 8, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 7, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 4, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 3, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 2, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

June 1, 2021: Joint statement on Province of B.C.'s COVID-19 response, latest updates

To see the full archive of provincial statements on COVID-19, please visit the Government of B.C. website.

Public health orders and letters

Orders

VCH Medical Health Officer

December 17, 2020: Order of the medical health officer: Nasopharyngeal swabs

Long-term care

September 15, 2021: Long-term care COVID-19 staff and visitor screening form

July 22, 2021: COVID-19 daily entry screening record

June 30, 2021: Long-term care COVID-19 enhanced staff screening questionnaire

October 26, 2020: Order of the medical health officer: Amendment to Facility Staff Assignment Order

May 19, 2020: Order of the medical health officer: COVID-19 Prevention and Control in Long-Term Care Homes

May 15, 2020: Order of the medical health officer: Facility Staff Assignment Order

Provincial Health Officer

September 2, 2021 - Face coverings (COVID-19)

February 5, 2021 - Visitation and visitor appeal and review order

November 11, 2020 - COVID-19 prevention regional measures

April 15, 2020: Long-term care facility staff assignment

To view all COVID-19 related orders from the Provincial Health Officer, visit the Government of British Columbia website.

Letters to community partners

VCH Medical Health Officer

September 17, 2020: COVID-19 health and safety considerations for safe return to school

September 15, 2020: Community update on COVID-19 activity in the Powell River area

September 10, 2020: Safe operation of food premises during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 27, 2020: Repurposing public space for cycling and walking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

June 26, 2020: Harm reduction and overdose prevention services during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 5, 2020: Operating a shelter, supportive housing, addiction treatment or support recovery facility during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 21, 2020: Letter to school administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students

May 7, 2020: Letter to arts, culture and recreation facility operators

May 7, 2020: Letter to business owners

April 22, 2020: Letter to outdoor recreation facility operators

February 7, 2020: Letter to parents and guardians

February 7, 2020: Update for school administrators

January 28, 2020: Novel coronavirus letters

Provincial Health Officer

February 12, 2020 - Post secondary institution recommendations

To view all COVID-19 related letters from the Provincial Health Officer, visit the Government of British Columbia website.

Contact

I have a question about COVID-19. Who do I contact?

Questions about COVID-19

Non-medical information about COVID-19 is available through Service BC in more than 120 languages at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or visit gov.bc.ca/covid19.

Health questions

If you have health or clinical questions (potential allergy, medications, symptoms, etc.), call your family physician, nurse practitioner or HealthLink at 8-1-1.

By-law enforcement and community safety

Vancouver: Call 3-1-1 or visit vancouver.ca
Richmond: Call 604-276-4345 or visit richmond.ca
City of North Vancouver: Call 604-982-8302 or email bylaw@cnv.org
District of North Vancouver: Call 604-990-2311 or visit dnv.org
West Vancouver: Call 604-925-7152 or email bylawdept@westvancouver.ca
Squamish: Call 604-815-5067 or visit squamish.ca
Whistler: Call 604-935-8280 or visit whistler.ca
Gibsons: Call 604-886-2274 or visit gibsons.ca
Sechelt: Call 604-885-1986 or visit sechelt.ca
Powell River: Call 604-485-8600 or visit powellriver.ca

Federal quarantine

Workplace

If you have concerns about safety in a private workplace, call WorkSafeBC at 1-888-621-7233.

Licensed residential facility

If you have COVID-19 related concerns about a licensed residential facility, call 604-675-3866. This includes long-term care, hospice, acquired injury, child and youth, substance use, mental health and community living.