COVID-19 positive: Now what?
[Editor's note: This story was accurate at the time of posting. Some processes may have been updated since then, in regards to contact tracing. Please review this recent information bulletin.] Have...
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Contact tracing: What is it and how does it work?
[Editor's note: This story was accurate at the time of posting. Some processes may have been updated since then, in regards to contact tracing. Please review this recent information bulletin.] “C...
Province-wide restrictions now in place
New orders are in place to help everyone in BC significantly reduce their social interactions and to stop COVID-19 from spreading in our province. The following orders and direction are in effect: ...
Tips for a safe and spook-tacular Halloween
Wearing costumes, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating – these are just some of the fun activities that make Halloween a wildly popular tradition, especially for kids! This year, families are als...
Tips for a safe and healthy Halloween
See these tips for having a spooky but safe Halloween this year 👻 🎃 Avoid parties 🎃 Trick or treat locally and in small groups 🎃 Pass out treats carefully 🎃 Include a mask i...
Things to keep in mind when getting your flu shot this year
This year, it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot to protect against the spread of influenza (the flu), especially for those who have a higher risk of getting sick. There’s no COVID-19 va...
Wearing masks: Why some people wear them and others do not
Facemasks can be worn to help protect those around you and should be worn by people who are sick. How can wearing a mask help? Masks play a role in preventing the spread of COVID-19, especially ...