COVID-19 information

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What you need to know about COVID-19

• Northern Health public exposures and outbreaks, including schools.
• Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control for the latest information on COVID-19. Follow them on Twitter for real-time updates.
• Visit the BCCDC'S website for COVID-19 Data for the latest case counts and information on recoveries, deaths, hospitalizations, testing and more, including specific data for the Northern Health region.

  

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Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic: 1-844-645-7811

To talk to a nurse, doctor, or nurse practitioner, call the Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic at 1-844-645-7811. All Northern BC residents can call this line for COVID-19 information, health advice, virtual or phone screenings and assessments, and primary and community care services.

Virtual Clinic hours:

• 10 am to 10 pm daily (including weekends and statutory holidays)

Note: If you have any accessibility challenges, please inform the virtual clinic or call centre staff so appropriate supports and arrangements can be made.

Donation information:

We are so grateful for the many offers we’ve received from individuals and organizations who want to donate protective equipment, financial support, food, and time to our health care workers and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

If you wish to donate any items, please see our Donate page for more information.

What is Northern Health doing?

• The BCCDC and Ministry of Health are monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19, and working with provincial and federal partners of public health management, surveillance, diagnostic testing, and infection control measures with health authorities.
• All NH sites are involved in the ongoing planning and preparation for COVID-19 response.
  • As there’s a need for our patients, staff, or visitors to change behaviours, or changes to how local health care is accessed, we are committed to keeping the community informed.
• Northern Health has an emergency operation centre (EOC) in place to oversee the response to COVID-19. The EOC will ensure we are prepared for potential risks and issues, and that our contingency and business continuity plans are in place and ready to respond in community, acute and long term care settings. We are taking this very seriously.
• In addition, Northern Health is taking proactive measures to maintain our stock of health care supplies and to prevent any supply disruptions. This includes filling normal inventories at sites based on historical requirements.
• COVID-19 testing locations are operational in all communities across the Northern Health region. Please note that people are being asked NOT to go to testing locations without an appointment. Testing is available for all who need it but not everyone requires a test. 
• This is an evolving situation here and in BC, and the country. We will be continuing to provide updates as we have them.
• Due to COVID-19, a number of NH outpatient services (such as laboratory and diagnostic imaging) have changed their processes. We encourage patients who typically use these services to double check with the facility or department before visiting for unscheduled or drop-in services, as appointments made in advance may now be required. Find additional info on laboratory appointments.