Please ensure the information you are getting is accurate and current. The following links are known to be reliable & valid:
COVID-19 Supply Hub Connects Needed Medical Supplies to Health Workers https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0023-000609
Open Burning Restrictions due to COVID-19 https://metchosin.icompasscms.com/content/open-burning-restrictions-due-covid-19
Fire Chief Update March 26, 2020 https://metchosin.icompasscms.com/content/fire-chief-update-march-26-2020
Council Update March 26, 2020 https://metchosin.icompasscms.com/content/council-update-march-26-2020
COVID-19 Information https://metchosin.icompasscms.com/content/coronavirus-covid-19-information
PROV OF BC https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020PSSG0017-000511
SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL: https://covid19.thrive.health
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html
Cleaning Products: https://www.americanchemistry.com/Novel-Coronavirus-Fighting-Products-List.pdf
Self Isolation & Testing: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)#Self-isolation–and–testing
BC Centre for Disease Control: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/coronavirus-(novel)
BC Centre for Disease Control: Case counts, situation reports, governmental press statements:http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/case-counts-press-statements
Public Health Agency of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
BC Public Health Officer – Orders, Notices, Posters, Guidance and Letters (First Responders, Social Sectors, Ministry of Education) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
Island Health: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/diseases-conditions/novel-coronavirus-information
HealthLink BC: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Essential Services, Symptoms Checking, Child Care, Education, Employment and Finances, Businesses, Housing and Monthly Bills, Transportation, Travel and Tourism, Reduced Services, Being Prepared and Health Care: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support
What are Essential Services https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/essential-services-covid-19
Provincial Q&A info page for Local Authorities and First Nations: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/local-emergency-programs/local-government-first-nations-faq