Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Victoria News and Information

New care home could be used to help free up hospital space

The transfer of seniors into a new long-term care home in Victoria has been put on hold, and the facility could be used to help free up space in hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak, Island Health confirmed Monday.

Mar 23, 2020 6:28 PM Read more >

City of Victoria to allow temporary shelters at Beacon Hill, Topaz parks during outbreak

The City of Victoria will allow people without homes to set up temporary shelters at Beacon Hill and Topaz parks in a move aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Lisa Helps confirmed on Monday. As well, sa国际传媒

Mar 23, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >

sa国际传媒 introduces $5-billion COVID-19 economic response plan

The sa国际传媒 government has introduced a $5-billion COVID-19 action plan to address immediate needs in the sa国际传媒 economy. The response includes $2.8 billion to support individuals and services, and $2.

Mar 23, 2020 12:40 PM Read more >

Three more COVID-19 deaths in sa国际传媒, confirmed cases in province now total 472

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced 48 new case of COVID-19 in sa国际传媒 since the last update on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 472.

Mar 23, 2020 9:55 AM Read more >

Construction sector told to take precautions to prevent spread of virus

sa国际传媒 provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is telling the construction sector to institute more safety protocols, increase cleaning stations and boost signs on job sites to protect workers.

Mar 22, 2020 2:27 PM Read more >

Rules changed to allow sa国际传媒 restaurants to deliver alcohol with meals

Restaurants will be allowed to deliver alcohol along with meals, says sa国际传媒's attorney general. David Eby announced the change Sunday to reinforce social distancing orders and help support workers in the restaurant industry.

Mar 22, 2020 12:35 PM Read more >

Police called to house party warn that young people are not immune to COVID-19

Young people are not immune to the COVID-19 virus, Victoria police warned this weekend after being called to a noise complaint at a house party in Esquimalt.

Mar 22, 2020 12:28 PM Read more >

Island clothing maker producing reusable masks for doctors

A small clothing manufacturer on Vancouver Island has started to produce reusable masks for first responders and doctors as surging demand threatens supplies of disposable masks.

Mar 22, 2020 6:01 AM Read more >

Comment: The ethics of wearing a mask if you鈥檙e not sick and not a health worker

Update 2: Canadian officials are now also suggesting that a non-medical mask would be useful in reducing the spread of COVID-19. But they've stopped short of recommending everyone wear one.

Mar 22, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Can we talk about a little more family time?

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