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Last updated: Friday, March 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Please note: I am sharing information about Prince George only. For more general information about COVID-19 in B.C., please see the links section further down. That's also where you can go to get information that's come out since my latest update, as this is a spare-time thing.
The service is staffed by nurses, physicians, and nurse practitioners, who are able to assess individuals who feel they may have COVID-19 or feel they have been exposed.
The line can be reached at 1-844-645-7811.
The health authority is also providing updates on Twitter and Facebook.,including word that they have set up an Emergency Operations Centre to oversee response to COVID-19 and are “taking proactive measures to maintain our stock of health care supplies and to prevent any supply disruptions.”
Elective surgeries are being postponed and visitors are being restricted.
Since people seem to want to know, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix (via Global News) the Northern Health region has 116 ventilators and 571 acute care beds.
Updates: https://www.northernhealth.ca/newsroom
Updates: www.princegeorge.ca/covid19
FAQ: https://news.princegeorge.ca/en/news/update-on-the-operation-and-cleaning-of-civic-facilities.aspx
Although the schools are closed, the ministry and the district says learning isn't over, but what form it takes has yet to be determined. School District 57 is working on an FAQ section for their COVID-19 page, and have launched an email address for parents at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Local updates: https://www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/COVID19Updates.aspx
In a note to students, the university says, "UNBC is not closing housing and students are not being forced to leave. But, given that UNBC is actively transitioning away from face-to-face classes and exams, and with the goal of social distancing and reducing the spread of disease, we strongly encourage all students living on campus to move out of UNBC residence as soon as possible. If you have a place to go, please begin to make the appropriate arrangements to move off campus."
Updates: https://www.unbc.ca/coronavirus/updates
Updates: https://cnc.bc.ca/about/campus-notifications
As a result of new national flight restrictions, passengers are encouraged to check with their carriers in advance. The last international flight out of Prince George will be Sunday, March 22.
Updates: https://www.pgairport.ca/coronavirus-2020/
Updates: https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/home
Both branches of the public library have closed indefinitely. Charges for overdue fees and other kinds of library bills will be suspended. Phone lines to support the public are still being staffed, and a series of online events are being planned. Updates.
Exploration Place Museum
Closed until at least March 27.
Two Rivers Art Gallery
Closed.
RCMP
Front counter closed and non-essential services suspended.
Four Seasons Pool/Prince George Aquatic Centre/Kin Centres/Rolling Mix Concrete Arena/CN Centre
The City of Prince George has closed all pools, arenas and the Prince George Civic and Conference centre until further notice.
Pine Centre Mall
Open, but all planned events for the month of March have been cancelled. Stores are being allowed to operate on reduced hours, and the food court is closed.
YMCA of Northern B.C.
Closed to the public, but child care services remain in place.
Updates.
Northern B.C. Sports Centre
Closed.
Famous Players Theatres
Closed.
Treasure Cove Casino
Closed.
The Chamber has also put together a #SupportPG campaign highlighting businesses that remain open and how to support those that aren't.
Others, including the Cinema CNC Film Festival and Alice Cooper's April tour date are being postponed.
The Cougars WHL season is on hold, as are several other sports leagues.
Northern B.C. Fancon, originally scheduled for May 8-10, has been postponed until September.
The 2020 Master's Badminton Championship scheduled for April 27-May 2 has not yet been changed.
For a more complete list of cancellations, closures and postponements, I recommend this Prince George Matters page.
Specific links on “If you are sick”; Travel; Self-isolation
B.C. has also created a non-medical hotline for COVID-19 related questions. 1-888-COVID19, will be staffed from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
You can also get the latest provincial updates here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health.
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Last updated: Friday, March 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Please note: I am sharing information about Prince George only. For more general information about COVID-19 in B.C., please see the links section further down. That's also where you can go to get information that's come out since my latest update, as this is a spare-time thing.
City of Prince George Covid-19 Pages
Northern Health:
Northern Health has launched an virtual COVID-19 screening and information line in order to reduce demand on emergency rooms and other health services.The service is staffed by nurses, physicians, and nurse practitioners, who are able to assess individuals who feel they may have COVID-19 or feel they have been exposed.
The line can be reached at 1-844-645-7811.
The health authority is also providing updates on Twitter and Facebook.,including word that they have set up an Emergency Operations Centre to oversee response to COVID-19 and are “taking proactive measures to maintain our stock of health care supplies and to prevent any supply disruptions.”
Elective surgeries are being postponed and visitors are being restricted.
Since people seem to want to know, according to Health Minister Adrian Dix (via Global News) the Northern Health region has 116 ventilators and 571 acute care beds.
Updates: https://www.northernhealth.ca/newsroom
City of Prince George
The City of Prince George has closed all pools, arenas and the Prince George Civic and Conference centre until further notice. Council meetings are proceeding as scheduled.Updates: www.princegeorge.ca/covid19
FAQ: https://news.princegeorge.ca/en/news/update-on-the-operation-and-cleaning-of-civic-facilities.aspx
School District 57
On March 17, the provincial government announced the closure of all B.C. schools until further notice.Although the schools are closed, the ministry and the district says learning isn't over, but what form it takes has yet to be determined. School District 57 is working on an FAQ section for their COVID-19 page, and have launched an email address for parents at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Local updates: https://www.sd57.bc.ca/Pages/COVID19Updates.aspx
UNBC
"Face-to-face" classes ended effective Wednesday, March 18. Campus, the library, residences and other student services remain open. The Northern B.C. Sports Centre is closed.In a note to students, the university says, "UNBC is not closing housing and students are not being forced to leave. But, given that UNBC is actively transitioning away from face-to-face classes and exams, and with the goal of social distancing and reducing the spread of disease, we strongly encourage all students living on campus to move out of UNBC residence as soon as possible. If you have a place to go, please begin to make the appropriate arrangements to move off campus."
Updates: https://www.unbc.ca/coronavirus/updates
CNC:
Most face-to-face classes have ended. However, the school says not all on-campus instruction will end because "we recognize that not all programs, courses, labs and shops may be suited to be delivered through alternative methods; we will implement all possible safeguards to ensure the safety of students in educational activities which continue on campuses." Full statement.Updates: https://cnc.bc.ca/about/campus-notifications
COVID-19 in Prince George Facebook group
There are a lot of rumours on Facebook, but this group was initially set up to coordinate information during the B.C. Wildfire evacuations of 2017, and the moderators have committed to making sure information is vetted. You should still double-check the sources of information, especially in comments, as it’s tough to for moderators to keep up. https://www.facebook.com/groups/PrinceGeorgeFireEvacuePrince George Airport:
"The PGAA has taken steps to reduce the risk as much as possible but want passengers to be able to make informed decisions regarding their travel. Below are several information sheets from the Public Health Authority of Canada and a summary of what YXS is doing to help reduce the risk for those going through the Prince George Airport."As a result of new national flight restrictions, passengers are encouraged to check with their carriers in advance. The last international flight out of Prince George will be Sunday, March 22.
Updates: https://www.pgairport.ca/coronavirus-2020/
B.C. Transit:
BC Transit has switched to offering free service and has a COVID-19 boarding policy requiring riders to enter through the back of the bus.Updates: https://www.bctransit.com/prince-george/home
Other city facilities:
Prince George Public LibraryBoth branches of the public library have closed indefinitely. Charges for overdue fees and other kinds of library bills will be suspended. Phone lines to support the public are still being staffed, and a series of online events are being planned. Updates.
Exploration Place Museum
Closed until at least March 27.
Two Rivers Art Gallery
Closed.
RCMP
Front counter closed and non-essential services suspended.
Four Seasons Pool/Prince George Aquatic Centre/Kin Centres/Rolling Mix Concrete Arena/CN Centre
The City of Prince George has closed all pools, arenas and the Prince George Civic and Conference centre until further notice.
Pine Centre Mall
Open, but all planned events for the month of March have been cancelled. Stores are being allowed to operate on reduced hours, and the food court is closed.
YMCA of Northern B.C.
Closed to the public, but child care services remain in place.
Updates.
Northern B.C. Sports Centre
Closed.
Famous Players Theatres
Closed.
Treasure Cove Casino
Closed.
#TakeOnPG Social Distancing Guide
Tourism Prince George is curating events and activities to take part in outdoors and online as long as social distancing remains in place.Resources for local businesses
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has put together a list of resources for businesses impacted by COVID-19, and will be updating on a continuous basis.The Chamber has also put together a #SupportPG campaign highlighting businesses that remain open and how to support those that aren't.
Major events
Several major events, including the Women's World Curling Championship, the Western Canadian Ringette Championships and Cirque du Soleil's June shows at the CN Centre have been cancelled.Others, including the Cinema CNC Film Festival and Alice Cooper's April tour date are being postponed.
The Cougars WHL season is on hold, as are several other sports leagues.
Northern B.C. Fancon, originally scheduled for May 8-10, has been postponed until September.
The 2020 Master's Badminton Championship scheduled for April 27-May 2 has not yet been changed.
For a more complete list of cancellations, closures and postponements, I recommend this Prince George Matters page.
General information and links for COVID-19:
B.C. Centre for Disease Control
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is the centre for information about COVID-19 in the province. A lot of answers about various questions including whether you need a test, how to follow self-isolation guidelines, info for schools, etc can be found here: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19Specific links on “If you are sick”; Travel; Self-isolation
Self-assessment and information lines
The province has launched an online self-assessment tool at https://covid19.thrive.health/. There's a similar tool available from Alberta Health if you want a second opinion. Online Self-Assessment Tool:B.C. has also created a non-medical hotline for COVID-19 related questions. 1-888-COVID19, will be staffed from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
Provincial Government Notices:
The provincial government has a COVID-19 information and support page up now at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support.You can also get the latest provincial updates here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/health.
