COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia
The COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia is an ongoing 2019–20 worldwide viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On January 28, British Columbia became the second province to confirm a case of COVID-19 in Canada.[2] The first case of infection was reported on January 28, where the patient had recently returned from Wuhan, Hubei, China.[3] The first case of community transmission in Canada was confirmed in British Columbia on March 5.[4] As of June 26, 2020, the BC Centre for Disease Control has announced 2,878 confirmed cases, 2,545 recoveries, and 174 deaths.[1] As of June 26, 2020, 187,748 tests for the virus have been conducted in British Columbia.[5]
| COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Index case | Vancouver |
| Arrival date | January 28, 2020 (4 months, 4 weeks and 2 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 2,878[1] |
| Active cases | 159[1] |
| Recovered | 2,545[1] |
Deaths | 174[1] |
| Government website | |
| BC Centre for Disease Control | |
Numerous emergency measures have been taken in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus, including an emphasis on physical distancing and self-isolation. On March 23, Premier John Horgan announced the details of the province-wide emergency relief plan, which includes income supports, tax relief and direct funding in order to mitigate the economic effects of the pandemic.[6]
Management
A public health emergency was declared in the province on March 17.[7] On March 18, BC Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth declared a province-wide state of emergency.[8] Several municipalities in the Metro Vancouver Regional District have declared local states of emergency, including Vancouver, New Westminster, Delta, Surrey, and Richmond.[9]
On March 19, the BC Housing Management Commission placed a moratorium on evictions from government subsidized housing.[9]
British Columbia provided an online self assessment tool for those who are concerned they may be infected.[10] First responders such as police and firefighters have begun to ask screening questions about COVID-19 symptoms prior to attendance, and may wear additional personal protective equipment upon attendance to residences.[11]
Closures
Gatherings of over 50 people have been banned, and bars and nightclubs have been ordered to close.[12] Restaurants and cafes were initially permitted to remain open as long as staff were able to maintain physical distance from customers. However, on March 20, provincial health officer Bonnie Henry ordered the closure of all dine-in establishments.[13] On March 21, she ordered all personal service establishments, such as day spas, hair and beauty salons, and tattoo parlours, to close for the foreseeable future.[14] Many cities have closed public playgrounds, including Vancouver,[15] Delta,[16] Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody.[17]
Numerous businesses have voluntarily reduced operating hours or closed physical locations. Many have moved operations to phone and internet.[18][9]
Northeast facade of the Vancouver Art Gallery; normally a busy location, physical distancing has caused a sharp decrease in crowds.
An almost empty SkyTrain; normally trains would be packed full of people.
Closed movie theatre in Surrey
Playground in Port Moody, closed off with caution tape. A sign indicates the playground is closed.
The same playground, re-opened, with signage cautioning that special care should still be taken due to COVID-19.
Timeline
The first case in British Columbia was reported on January 28. The person had returned from Wuhan and began experiencing symptoms on January 26, with self-isolation beginning immediately.[26]
The first case in BC's interior was reported on February 14. The person had recently returned from China, and was self-isolating.[27]
The first case in the Fraser Health region was reported on February 20. This was also the first BC case where the person had traveled from Iran. The person immediately began self-isolation.[28]
The first two cases in the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver were reported on March 7. One resident and one staff member were diagnosed.[29] The staff member is now thought to be Canada's first case of community transmission.[30] This care centre became Canada's worst outbreak, with 16 cases to date, and may be linked to subsequent cases in another seniors' home and a hospital in North Vancouver.[31]
BC's first two cases linked to the Grand Princess were also reported on March 7. They were hospitalized.[29]
On March 9, the Lynn Valley outbreak resulted in Canada's first death. The person was a man in his 80s with pre-existing health conditions.[30] On March 17, three more deaths were announced: 2 were at the Lynn Valley Care Center, the other "in [a] hospital in the Fraser Health region".[32] Another death was reported at the Lynn Valley Care Centre on March 19 and again on March 21.[33][34]
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On March 18, 45 cases were confirmed, increasing the total to 231.[35] On March 19, 40 new cases were confirmed.[33] On March 20, 77 cases were confirmed[36] and 76 cases were confirmed on March 21, increasing the total number of cases to 424.[37] On March 23, health officials in BC reported that 100 people had recovered from the virus. The number of confirmed cases in the province rose to 472.[38] On March 24, the number of confirmed cases in the province rose to 617. On the other hand, the number of recovered people rose to 173.[39][40] On March 25, confirmed cases rose to 659, deaths to 14, and recoveries to 183.[41]
On March 27, 67 new cases in the province were reported, bringing the total number of cases to 792. Another 2 deaths were also confirmed, which took place in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. However, the number of recoveries rose to 275.[42] On March 28, 92 more cases were reported in the province, bringing the total to 884. Another death was also confirmed by health authorities as well. The number of recoveries rose to 396.[43][44]
On March 30, the number of cases rose to 970, seeing 86 new cases. Two other deaths were confirmed as well, but the number of recoveries rose to 469.[45]
On April 4, the number of cases rose to 1,203, after 29 new cases were confirmed. Despite it being the lowest amount of confirmed cases in weeks, 3 more people were confirmed dead. The number of recoveries rose to 704.[46]
On April 7, the number of cases rose to 1,291, and an additional 4 more deaths were reported. However, the amount of recoveries rose to 805, with the province "bending the curve."[47]
On April 17, Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that B.C. had succeeded in reducing the number of cases and the health-care system was not overwhelmed. She added that B.C. had "flattened that curve".[48]
By health authority
All health authority regions of BC are affected. As of June 26, 2020, case totals per region are as follows: Fraser Health (1,514), Vancouver Coastal Health (969), Interior Health (199), Island Health (131), and Northern Health (65).[1] Of these cases, 2,545 have recovered, 17 are in hospital, and 5 are in ICU.[1]
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Social and economic impact
As a result of the pandemic, BC Ferries cancelled sailings,[49] began to permit passengers to stay in their vehicles during sailings,[50] and were granted authority to refuse to transport passengers showing symptoms consistent with the coronavirus.[51][52] On April 12, BC Ferries announced that they had reduced their sailings and were operating at 50 percent capacity.[53]
The provincial legislature passed an aid bill on March 25, 2020, before adjourning indefinitely.[54] While adjourned, some virtual sessions took place.[55] The leadership contest of the Green Party of British Columbia was postponed.[56][57]
In many parts of the province, residents began daily cheers at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate and thank healthcare workers.[58][59][60][61][62] In April, Mr. PG flew a flag emblazoned with a red heart as part of a community support initiative.[63]
In response to layoffs and unemployment, the government suspended nearly all evictions and froze rent increases. In limited circumstances where safety concerns exist, evictions were still permitted, as well as where notices were issued prior to the state of emergency. A $500 monthly rental rebate was also created to assist tenants unable to pay their monthly rent. The rebate is paid directly to landlords of qualifying tenants.[64] The Vancouver Tenants Union called for tenants in larger complexes to unite to negotiate favourable terms with landlords. Some other tenant advocacy groups called for a large-scale rent strike.[65][66]
The Pacific National Exhibition and Celebration of Light were both cancelled.[67] The Vancouver Pride Society cancelled its parade, and planned virtual events in its place.[68][69][70]
Closures caused cash-flow problems for attractions including Science World, the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, and the Vancouver Aquarium which rely on revenues from admissions.[71][72] In response to reports that the Aquarium might have to close permanently, fundraisers raised over $600,000.[73][74]
Statistical data
| Date | Cases | Deaths | Recoveries | Active | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Total | Change | New | Total | Change | New | Total | Change | ||
| 2020-01-28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| 6 days | 0 | 1 | – | 1 | ||||||
| 2020-02-04 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2020-02-05 | 0 | 2 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 1 | |||
| 2020-02-06 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 3 | 4 | 300% | 0 | |||
| 2020-02-14 | 1 | 5 | 25% | 0 | 4 | – | 1 | |||
| 5 days | 0 | 5 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 1 | |||
| 2020-02-20 | 1 | 6 | 20% | 0 | 4 | – | 2 | |||
| 3 days | 0 | 6 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 2 | |||
| 2020-02-24 | 1 | 7 | 17% | 0 | 4 | – | 3 | |||
| 6 days | 0 | 7 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 3 | |||
| 2020-03-02 | 1 | 8 | 14% | 0 | 4 | – | 4 | |||
| 2020-03-03 | 4 | 12 | 50% | 0 | 4 | – | 8 | |||
| 2020-03-04 | 1 | 13 | 8.3% | 0 | 4 | – | 9 | |||
| 2020-03-06 | 8 | 21 | 62% | 0 | 4 | – | 17 | |||
| 2020-03-07 | 6 | 27 | 29% | 0 | 4 | – | 23 | |||
| 2020-03-08 | 0 | 27 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 23 | |||
| 2020-03-09 | 5 | 32 | 19% | 0 | 4 | – | 27 | |||
| 2020-03-10 | 7 | 39 | 22% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | – | 34 | |
| 2020-03-11 | 7 | 46 | 18% | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 41 |
| 2020-03-12 | 7 | 53 | 15% | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 48 |
| 2020-03-13 | 11 | 64 | 21% | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 56 |
| 2020-03-14 | 9 | 73 | 14% | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 68 |
| 2020-03-15 | 0 | 73 | – | 0 | 1 | – | 0 | 4 | – | 68 |
| 2020-03-16 | 30 | 103 | 41% | 3 | 4 | 300% | 1 | 5 | 25% | 94 |
| 2020-03-17 | 83 | 186 | 81% | 3 | 7 | 75% | 0 | 5 | – | 174 |
| 2020-03-18 | 45 | 231 | 24% | 0 | 7 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 219 |
| 2020-03-19 | 40 | 271 | 17% | 1 | 8 | 14% | 0 | 5 | – | 258 |
| 2020-03-20 | 77 | 348 | 28% | 1 | 9 | 12% | 1 | 6 | 20% | 333 |
| 2020-03-21 | 76 | 424 | 22% | 1 | 10 | 11% | 0 | 6 | – | 408 |
| 2020-03-22 | 48 | 472 | 11% | 3 | 13 | 30% | 0 | 6 | – | 453 |
| 2020-03-23 | 67 | 539 | 14% | 0 | 13 | – | 94 | 100 | 1567% | 426 |
| 2020-03-24 | 78 | 617 | 14% | 0 | 13 | – | 73 | 173 | 73% | 431 |
| 2020-03-25 | 42 | 659 | 6.8% | 1 | 14 | 7.7% | 10 | 183 | 5.7% | 462 |
| 2020-03-26 | 66 | 725 | 10% | 0 | 14 | – | 3 | 186 | 1.6% | 525 |
| 2020-03-27 | 67 | 792 | 9.2% | 2 | 16 | 14% | 89 | 275 | 48% | 501 |
| 2020-03-28 | 92 | 884 | 12% | 1 | 17 | 6.3% | 121 | 396 | 44% | 471 |
| 2020-03-29 | 16 | 900 | 1.8% | 0 | 17 | – | 0 | 396 | – | 487 |
| 2020-03-30 | 70 | 970 | 7.8% | 2 | 19 | 12% | 73 | 469 | 18% | 482 |
| 2020-03-31 | 43 | 1,013 | 4.4% | 5 | 24 | 26% | 38 | 507 | 8.1% | 482 |
| 2020-04-01 | 53 | 1,066 | 5.2% | 1 | 25 | 4.2% | 99 | 606 | 20% | 435 |
| 2020-04-02 | 55 | 1,121 | 5.2% | 6 | 31 | 24% | 35 | 641 | 5.8% | 449 |
| 2020-04-03 | 53 | 1,174 | 4.7% | 4 | 35 | 13% | 32 | 673 | 5.0% | 466 |
| 2020-04-04 | 29 | 1,203 | 2.5% | 3 | 38 | 8.6% | 31 | 704 | 4.6% | 461 |
| 2020-04-05 | 26 | 1,229 | 2.2% | 0 | 38 | – | 0 | 704 | – | 487 |
| 2020-04-06 | 37 | 1,266 | 3.0% | 1 | 39 | 2.6% | 79 | 783 | 11% | 444 |
| 2020-04-07 | 25 | 1,291 | 2.0% | 4 | 43 | 10% | 22 | 805 | 2.8% | 443 |
| 2020-04-08 | 45 | 1,336 | 3.5% | 5 | 48 | 12% | 33 | 838 | 4.1% | 450 |
| 2020-04-09 | 34 | 1,370 | 2.5% | 2 | 50 | 4.2% | 20 | 858 | 2.4% | 462 |
| 2020-04-10 | 40 | 1,410 | 2.9% | 5 | 55 | 10% | 21 | 879 | 2.4% | 476 |
| 2020-04-11 | 35 | 1,445 | 2.5% | 3 | 58 | 5.5% | 26 | 905 | 3.0% | 482 |
| 2020-04-12 | 25 | 1,470 | 1.7% | 0 | 58 | – | 0 | 905 | – | 502 |
| 2020-04-13 | 20 | 1,490 | 1.4% | 11 | 69 | 19% | 21 | 926 | 2.3% | 495 |
| 2020-04-14 | 27 | 1,517 | 1.8% | 3 | 72 | 4.3% | 16 | 942 | 1.7% | 503 |
| 2020-04-15 | 44 | 1,561 | 2.9% | 3 | 75 | 4.2% | 13 | 955 | 1.4% | 531 |
| 2020-04-16 | 14 | 1,575 | 0.9% | 2 | 77 | 2.7% | 28 | 983 | 2.9% | 515 |
| 2020-04-17 | 43 | 1,618 | 2.7% | 1 | 78 | 1.3% | -17[i] | 966 | −1.7% | 574 |
| 2020-04-18 | 29 | 1,647 | 1.8% | 3 | 81 | 3.5% | 21 | 987 | 2.2% | 579 |
| 2020-04-19 | 29 | 1,676 | 1.8% | 3 | 84 | 3.7% | 0 | 987 | – | 605 |
| 2020-04-20 | 23 | 1,699 | 1.4% | 2 | 86 | 2.4% | 52 | 1,039 | 5.3% | 574 |
| 2020-04-21 | 25 | 1,724 | 1.5% | 1 | 87 | 1.2% | 2 | 1,041 | 0.2% | 597 |
| 2020-04-22 | 71 | 1,795 | 4.1% | 3 | 90 | 3.4% | 38 | 1,079 | 3.7% | 626 |
| 2020-04-23 | 29 | 1,824 | 1.6% | 4 | 94 | 4.4% | 13 | 1,092 | 1.2% | 638 |
| 2020-04-24 | 29 | 1,853 | 1.6% | 4 | 98 | 4.3% | 22 | 1,114 | 2.0% | 641 |
| 2020-04-25 | 95 | 1,948 | 5.1% | 2 | 100 | 2.0% | 23 | 1,137 | 2.0% | 711 |
| 2020-04-26 | 39 | 1,987 | 2.0% | 2 | 102 | 2.0% | 0 | 1,137 | – | 748 |
| 2020-04-27 | 11 | 1,998 | 0.6% | 1 | 103 | 1.0% | 53 | 1,190 | 4.7% | 705 |
| 2020-04-28 | 55 | 2,053 | 2.6% | 2 | 105 | 1.9% | 41 | 1,231 | 3.4% | 717 |
| 2020-04-29 | 34 | 2,087 | 1.7% | 4 | 109 | 3.8% | 74 | 1,305 | 6.0% | 673 |
| 2020-04-30 | 25 | 2,112 | 1.2% | 2 | 111 | 1.8% | 17 | 1,322 | 1.3% | 679 |
| 2020-05-01 | 33 | 2,145 | 1.5% | 1 | 112 | 0.9% | 35 | 1,357 | 2.6% | 676 |
| 2020-05-02 | 26 | 2,171 | 1.2% | 2 | 114 | 1.8% | 19 | 1,376 | 1.4% | 681 |
| 2020-05-03 | 34 | 2,205 | 1.6% | 0 | 114 | – | 0 | 1,376 | – | 715 |
| 2020-05-04 | 19 | 2,224 | 0.9% | 3 | 117 | 2.6% | 41 | 1,417 | 3.0% | 690 |
| 2020-05-05 | 8 | 2,232 | 0.4% | 4 | 121 | 3.4% | 55 | 1,472 | 3.7% | 639 |
| 2020-05-06 | 23 | 2,255 | 1.0% | 3 | 124 | 2.5% | 22 | 1,494 | 1.5% | 637 |
| 2020-05-07 | 31 | 2,286 | 1.4% | 2 | 126 | 1.6% | 18 | 1,512 | 1.2% | 650 |
| 2020-05-08 | 29 | 2,315 | 1.3% | 1 | 127 | 0.8% | 67 | 1,579 | 4.4% | 609 |
| 2020-05-09 | 15 | 2,330 | 0.6% | 2 | 129 | 1.6% | 80 | 1,659 | 5.1% | 542 |
| 2020-05-10 | 9 | 2,339 | 0.4% | 1 | 130 | 0.8% | 0 | 1,659 | – | 550 |
| 2020-05-11 | 14 | 2,353 | 0.6% | 0 | 130 | – | 60 | 1,719 | 3.6% | 504 |
| 2020-05-12 | 7 | 2,360 | 0.3% | 1 | 131 | 0.8% | 113 | 1,832 | 6.6% | 397 |
| 2020-05-13 | 16 | 2,376 | 0.7% | 1 | 132 | 0.8% | 27 | 1,859 | 1.5% | 385 |
| 2020-05-14 | 16[ii] | 2,392 | 0.7% | 3 | 135 | 2.2% | 26 | 1,885 | 1.4% | 372 |
| 2020-05-15 | 15 | 2,407 | 0.6% | 5 | 140 | 3.7% | 23 | 1,908 | 1.4% | 359 |
| 2020-05-16 | 21 | 2,428 | 0.9% | 1 | 141 | 0.7% | 24 | 1,932 | 1.3% | 355 |
| 2020-05-17 | 8 | 2,436 | 0.3% | 0 | 141 | – | 0 | 1,932 | – | 363 |
| 2020-05-18 | 8 | 2,444 | 0.3% | 2 | 143 | 1.4% | 34 | 1,966 | 1.7% | 335 |
| 2020-05-19 | 2 | 2,446 | 0.1% | 3 | 146 | 2.1% | 9 | 1,975 | 0.5% | 325 |
| 2020-05-20 | 21 | 2,467 | 0.9% | 3 | 149 | 2.1% | 26 | 2,001 | 1.3% | 317 |
| 2020-05-21 | 12 | 2,479 | 0.5% | 3 | 152 | 2.0% | 19 | 2,020 | 0.9% | 307 |
| 2020-05-22 | 28[iii] | 2,507 | 1.1% | 3 | 155 | 2.0% | 22 | 2,042 | 1.1% | 310 |
| 2020-05-23 | 10 | 2,517 | 0.4% | 2 | 157 | 1.3% | 15 | 2,057 | 0.7% | 303 |
| 2020-05-24 | 6 | 2,523 | 0.2% | 1 | 158 | 0.6% | 0 | 2,057 | – | 308 |
| 2020-05-25 | 7 | 2,530 | 0.3% | 3 | 161 | 1.9% | 45 | 2,102 | 2.2% | 267 |
| 2020-05-26 | 11 | 2,541 | 0.4% | 0 | 161 | – | 20 | 2,122 | 1.0% | 258 |
| 2020-05-27 | 9 | 2,550 | 0.4% | 1 | 162 | 0.6% | 22 | 2,144 | 1.0% | 244 |
| 2020-05-28 | 8[iv] | 2,558 | 0.3% | 2 | 164 | 1.2% | 9 | 2,153 | 0.4% | 241 |
| 2020-05-29 | 4 | 2,562 | 0.2% | 0 | 164 | – | 17 | 2,170 | 0.8% | 228 |
| 2020-05-30 | 11 | 2,573 | 0.4% | 0 | 164 | – | 11 | 2,181 | 0.5% | 228 |
| 2020-05-31 | 9 | 2,582 | 0.3% | 0 | 164 | – | 0 | 2,181 | – | 236 |
| 2020-06-01 | 15 | 2,597 | 0.6% | 1 | 165 | 0.6% | 26 | 2,207 | 1.2% | 225 |
| 2020-06-02 | 4 | 2,601 | 0.2% | 0 | 165 | – | 22 | 2,229 | 1.0% | 207 |
| 2020-06-03 | 22 | 2,623 | 0.8% | 1 | 166 | 0.6% | 14 | 2,243 | 0.6% | 214 |
| 2020-06-04 | 9[v] | 2,632 | 0.3% | 0 | 166 | – | 22 | 2,265 | 1.0% | 197 |
| 2020-06-05 | 0[vi] | 2,632 | – | 1 | 167 | 0.6% | 7 | 2,272 | 0.3% | 193 |
| 2020-06-08 | 27 | 2,659 | 1.0% | 0 | 167 | – | 37 | 2,309 | 1.6% | 183 |
| 2020-06-09 | 8 | 2,669 | 0.3% | 0 | 167 | – | 10 | 2,319 | 0.4% | 183 |
| 2020-06-10 | 11[vii] | 2,680 | 0.4% | 0 | 167 | – | 9 | 2,328 | 0.4% | 185 |
| 2020-06-11 | 14 | 2,694 | 0.5% | 0 | 167 | – | 16 | 2,344 | 0.7% | 183 |
- ^i The decrease in the number of recoveries on April 17 corresponds to a change in criteria used to determine recoveries in Vancouver Coastal Health cases.[75]
- ^ii Includes fifteen new cases reported on May 14 and one additional case added due to a data correction.[76]
- ^iii Includes eighteen new cases reported on May 22 and ten additional cases added due to two data corrections.[77]
- ^iv Includes nine new cases reported on May 28 and one case removed due to a data correction.[78]
- ^v Includes five new cases reported on June 4 and four epidemiologically-linked (epi-linked) cases—symptomatic individuals who had close contacts with confirmed cases but did not receive tests. Epi-linked cases were tracked starting May 19 and included in the daily case counts beginning June 4.[79][80]
- ^vi One new case was reported on June 6 and one previously reported case removed due to a data correction.[81]
- ^vii 12 new cases were reported on June 6 and one previously reported case removed due to a data correction.[82]
Note: Charts are based on numbers released by health officials and may not reflect unreported cases or recoveries. Recoveries are logged on the first date after they were announced by health officials. Sources:[5][83][84]
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External links
- COVID-19 BC health
- Chart of COVID-19 Daily Case Count
- A timeline of key events across British Columbia
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