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