Resources
We have collated a list of resources and official guidelines to help you through these challenging times.
Official Documents and Statements
- BC Government Provincial Health Office updates, orders, restrictions & guidelines (updated regularly)
- Official BCDC COVID-19 counts, updated on Wednesday
- Northern Health Guide to communities - Aug 5, 2020
- BC Self Assessment Tool
Guides and Resources
HOW TO PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING
- Health Canada poster and tips on physical distancing
SELF ISOLATION
- How to self-isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms - April 3, 2020: guide on self isolation for those showing symptoms of suspected COVID-19
- How to self-isolate at home when you live with other family members or friends - April 3, 2020: guide: this provides a guide on how to care for yourself, while protecting those you live with
- A self-isolation guide for caregivers and household members of those with COVID-19 - April 3, 2020: guide for close contacts.
- Making self-isolation plans: April 10, 2020: self isolation plans must be completed and reviewed by the provincial government
- Northern Health Patient Handout: April 7, 2020: How to self isolate and how to look after a person with COVID-19 at home
- Self Isolation Plan Template
MANAGING SICKNESS
- Preparing for and caring for sickness at home - April 14, 2020: Ministry of Health
- Communication with family and loved ones in acute care for COVID-19: April 14, 2020: Northern Health
USE OF PPE
- Poster guidelines on putting on PPE from BC CDC
- Poster guidelines on taking off PPE from BC CDC
- Health Canada considerations on the use of homemade masks
- Health Canada instructions on making homemade masks
HYGIENE
- Hand washing guideline poster - WHO
- Maintaining high hygiene standards, guidelines from Health Canada
- Guide to cleaning your home - BC CDC
VULNERABLE PEOPLE
- Health Canada guide to supporting vulnerable people
FOR PARENTS
- Essential workers can fill out a new “parent” form to identify their need for urgent child care. Forms can be accessed by calling 1-888-338-6622 and selecting Option 4, or online
- Are your children asking questions about COVID-19? Here are some tips to help have these talks
BUSINESSES
- WorkSafeBC has resources available for both employers and workers to operate safely with COVID19 in mind
- Restaurants are allowed to deliver liquor with meals - see here