COVID-19 Information

Northern Health

Northern Health has launched a COVID-19 Online Clinic and Information Line to help answer questions and concerns from Northern B.C. residents. The NH COVID-19 Online Clinic and Information Line can be reached at 1-844-645-7811.

• Read the June 2, 2020 news release about changes in online clinic hours [PDF]
  
• Northern Health COVID-19 webpage
  
• Download Northern Health's COVID-19 Community Guide [PDF]
  

COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool and Mobile App

If you believe you are showing symptoms, the BC Ministry of Health has a self-assessment tool to help determine if you need monitoring or testing for COVID-19.

A mobile app version of the tool is also available that includes features that let users receive updates, alerts, and information from trusted sources.

For more information:

• Use the BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
  
• Find out how to download the BC COVID-19 mobile app
  

Other Resources

• B.C. Provincial Health Officer Orders and Notices
  
• HealthlinkBC
  
• The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
  
• Visit the World Health Organization website
  
• Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website
  
• Visit the BC Ministry of Health webpage on Pandemic Preparedness
  

• The Government of Canada's website on COVID-19
  
• Visit the College of New Caledonia's webpage on COVID-19
  
• Visit the University of Northern British Columbia's webpage on COVID-19
  
• Visit the Prince George Public Library's webpage on COVID-19
  
• Read Tourism Prince George's Special Bulletin on COVID-19
  
• Visit the BC Transit COVID-19 website
  

Seniors who need help during the COVID-19 pandemic may phone the B.C. 2-1-1 helpline, which was recently expanded to cover the whole province.

For more information, call 211.

The City of Prince George has compiled a list of resources to help businesses and their employees access current and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City is also working with local organizations to support the business community through the SupportPG.ca website.

• Visit the COVID-19 Business Resources page
  
• Visit the SupportPG.ca website
  

The BC Government has tasked viaSport to provide guidelines on the "Return to Sport" initiative, which seeks to re-introduce sports into communities while operating safely. The British Columbia’s Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) was also asked to develop a set of guidelines for municipal governments, regional districts and community groups for re-opening and operating recreation and parks safely during the pandemic. 

The protocols below provide guidance around occupational health and safety for sports and recreation activities.

For more information:

• Visit viaSport for rules and support on how to "Return to Sport"
  
• Visit the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association website
  
• Visit WorkSafe BC for updates on returning to sport and recreation
  
• Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website for additional details on
  
• Recreation Facilities
  
• Playgrounds
  
• Event Planning