Most Recent Alerts
We have highlighted the most recent alerts from all regions and sources in British Columbia, to ensure you have quick access to the latest public information that may affect you and your family. For food recalls, medication and product recalls, and allergy alerts issues by Government of Canada agencies, visit the Across Canada tab. For information on air quality, forest fires, food inspections, and water quality advisories, visit the In Your Area tab.
September 26, 2021
COVID-19 – Outbreak declared at University Hospital of Northern BC – Primary Care Medical Unit
Northern Health Medical Health Officers have declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Primary Care Medical Unit (PCMU) at the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) in Prince George, following lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among patients and staff.
September 24, 2021
Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreaks over at Chilliwack General Hospital and Northcrest Care Centre; declares COVID-19 outbreak at Maple Ridge Christian School
Today, Fraser Health is providing the following information about COVID-19 in our region: Acute: Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak over at Chilliwack General Hospital.
September 24, 2021
Vancouver Coastal Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Cooper Place
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Cooper Place, after six residents and one staff have tested positive for COVID-19 at the facility. One resident has since passed away.
September 24, 2021
B.C. COVID-19 pandemic update
As of Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, 87.5% (4,053,738) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 80.0% (3,709,554) received their second dose.
September 23, 2021
Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Promontory Heights Elementary School
SURREY – Fraser Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Promontory Heights Elementary School in Chilliwack after 20 COVID-19-positive cases were identified among staff and students.
September 22, 2021
COVID-19 UPDATE – BC Hydro Site C project
Northern Health - Ongoing monitoring and testing has identified additional COVID-19 cases associated with an outbreak declared by NH Medical Health Officers on August 16, 2021, among contracted workforces on the Site C hydroelectric dam project in Northeast BC.
September 19, 2021
Outbreak declared at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre Long-Term Care
Island Health’s outbreak response has identified two cases of COVID-19 at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre Long-Term Care, declaring an outbreak.
September 17, 2021
Temporary change to hours at Ashcroft emergency department
ASHCROFT - Ashcroft and area residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department (ED) hours at the Ashcroft Hospital and Community Health Care Centre this weekend.
September 16, 2021
Advisory: Potential COVID-19 exposures at Armstrong grad party
ARMSTRONG - Interior Health is advising anyone who attended a Sept. 6 grad party event in Armstrong that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Individuals who were at this event are asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and to get tested if they begin to exhibit symptoms.
September 16, 2021
