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Government Response

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Find out how various governmental agencies at the global, national, provincial, and municipal levels are responding to the pandemic through their official COVID-19 channels below.

World Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic on March 11th, 2020. On May 5, 2023, WHO downgraded the status of the pandemic, stating it is no longer a global emergency. Check below for information on what the WHO is doing to slow the spread of COVID-19 and support international public health efforts.

The World Health Organization's (WHO) official web portal for COVID-19 information.

A visual representation of the WHO's COVID-19 data in map, graph, and chart format.

A searchable database for accessing international scientific research into SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. 

Government of Canada

Check below for information on what the Canadian government is doing to slow the spread of COVID-19 and support its citizens.

The Government of Canada's official web portal for COVID-19 information. Access trend data, variant information, public health guidance, and vaccine information. 

Weekly overview of key trends on COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses including Influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The very latest news coming from the Government of Canada.

British Columbia Government

On July 26, 2024, B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer issued an order to end the public health emergency for COVID-19 and rescinded all related orders. Check below for information on what the B.C. government is doing to support its residents.

British Columbia's official web portal for respiratory illnesses like COVID-19.

Anyone above 6 months in age can get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Proof of vaccination will no longer be required to access businesses, events and services in B.C.

Testing and treatments for COVID-19 are available for B.C. residents. 

The very latest news coming from the Government of British Columbia.

BC Centre for Disease Control

Check below for information on what the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is doing to slow the spread of COVID-19 and support the residents of British Columbia.

The BC Centre for Disease Control's (BCCDC) official web portal for COVID-19 information.

Information and resources related to the COVID-19 vaccines.

Learn what to do if you have symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19. 

Useful Websites

UBC Library's web archive of content related to the COVID-19 pandemic response in BC. More information about the project is available here. 

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