The COVID-19 situation in British Columbia is continually evolving, and the information below is current as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Cases:
- Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 2,360
- New cases since May 11, 2020: 7
- Active cases: 397
- Hospitalized cases: 63
- Intensive care: 16
- COVID-19 related deaths: 131
- Recovered: 1,832
- Long-term care, acute-care and assisted-living homes currently affected: 20
Confirmed cases by region:
- Vancouver Coastal Health: 874
- Fraser Health: 1,124
- Island Health: 125
- Interior Health: 180
- Northern Health: 57
New provincial advice and measures:
New federal advice and measures:
Media availability schedule:
Upcoming scheduled media availability with Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Henry:
Wednesday, May 13 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Thursday, May 14 – 3 p.m., Victoria
Resources:
Testing:
Learn More:
For the latest videos and livestreaming of COVID-19 media availabilities, visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ProvinceofBC
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BCGovNews
For the latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks and testing, follow @CDCofBC on Twitter or visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/
For the provincial health officer’s orders, notices and guidance, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance
For non-health related information, including financial, child care and education supports, travel, transportation and essential service information, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/Covid-19
Or call 1 888 COVID19 (1 888 268-4319) between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Pacific time), seven days a week.
BC’s Restart Plan lays out a series of steps that we will take together to protect people and ensure that our province can come back from COVID-19 stronger than before:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/bc-restart-plan
For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, including for employers and businesses, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
For common questions about COVID-19 and terminology, visit:
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/common-questions
Worker and employer information:
For workers and employers who need help understanding the law and their rights, have workplace health and safety questions or who need help with claims, call:
Employment Standards Branch: 1 833 236-3700
For health and safety assistance: 1 888 621-7233 (1 888 621-SAFE)
For workers and claims: 1 888 967-5377 (1 888 WORKERS)