BREAKING - BC health officials advising all gatherings more than 250 be cancelled. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says these are all things we must work on together. It will be up to community groups to control crowd sizes. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry is telling workplaces on how it can increase distances, hold virtual meetings or work from home. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry working with post secondary schools and elementary schools to handle measures within settings. No action being taken now to close schools. They are a place where people can be kept safe. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says these are measures for now. “We think they are ways that are incredibly important for us to think about” #bcpoli
These are decisions are for now. “I believe they are necessary now to slow the spread of the disease.” #bcpoli
Adrian Dix speaking now. “No quarts of milk in Bellingham, no trips to Paris” #bcpoli
Dix says schools should be open now. Things will be looked at during March break. #bcpoli
On 811 nurses, Dix says there will be a new number in the next few days to deal with issues around hosting community events. #bcpoli
On difference with US, Dr. Henry says we are not seeing the same sort of community cases here. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says the details are being worked out on 14 day isolation and British Columbians who are currently outside the country. #bcpoli
On government events, Dix says we need to use the internet and FaceTime to do some of the face to face things were have done. Briefing will be done on ministerial travel. #bcpoli
No decision has been made on postponing the return of the legislature. Dr. Henry says “society can’t stop” #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says the isolation is voluntary. Except in cases where people work for schools or government. Asking those currently in the US and set to return here to BC to self isolate. #bcpoli
On testing centres, Dix says those are being worked on now. Says the testing system has been working effectively. #bcpoli
Border officials will not be stopping travellers. Dix says this his advice from the province and expectation they would self isolate. #bcpoli
For homeless population, Dr. Henry says work is ongoing to work with stakeholders. #bcpoli
On court system, Dix says there are significant powers in the public health act. No specific details on what people should do if they have a court date and are sick. #bcpoli
On school situation, Dr. Henry says they have been working closely with schools and it’s a good opportunity to train kids to wash their hands and have understanding around COVID-19 spread. #bcpoli
On drive thru testing centres, Dr. Henry says it is an option. It’s a model being used in Korea, something that is being looked at here, but not part of the plan yet. #bcpoli
On why no restriction on inter provincial travel, Dr. Henry says we have no control over what is happening in other countries but have a good understanding of what is happening here. #bcpoli
On Hollyburn House, Dr. Henry says the home was identified as an issue area for influenza. During those tests someone tested positive for COVID-19. #bcpoli
On religious gatherings more than 250 people, Dr. Henry says the crowd restrictions do include religious gatherings. This means potentially holding smaller events or virtual events. #bcpoli
Dr. Henry says thousands of people cross the border every single day. Many events are being cancelled but people still travel. “One of our biggest risks is the United States.” #bcpoli
On 811 problems and people sick and not getting through, Dix says people have to be patient. #bcpoli
On casinos, Dr. Henry says there are no restrictions and reminds people to clean their hands. The virus can’t be spread through your hands. #bcpoli
Reminder is to keep washing hands and don’t touch your face. Just by touching something with the virus doesn’t mean you will get the virus. #bcpoli
