COVID-19 Update April 11, 2020:
📊 There are 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in BC. There are a total of 1,445 confirmed cases in BC. There are 558 cases in the Fraser Health region.
🔴 Sadly, 3 people have passed away from COVID-19 in BC. I extend my condolences to their families in this incredibly difficult time.
🏠 The application for the Temporary Rental Supplement is now open: https://bctrs.bchousing.org/
⚡ Applications for payment relief from BC Hydro are now open: https://app.bchydro.com/…/covid-19-relief-fund/residential/…
🎼 To help support the Arts and Culture industry during this time, the B.C. government is partnering with Creative BC to launch Showcase BC. This online streaming platform will bring much needed revenue to B.C. artists and allow audiences to enjoy their favourite bands and performers at home.
🏞 BC Parks are closed.
✅ 905 people have fully recovered from COVID-19 in BC.
This long weekend we must all stay home. We have to avoid all non-essential travel, even within the province. We can’t let up now. I know we can do this.
Be safe. Be well.
CBC News: Long weekend actions will define BC’s COVID-19, says top doctor as deaths climb by 3.
For more information on today’s announcement on Showcase BC and supports for BC musicians please visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020TAC0017-000674.
For more information on Provincial government supports, please visit this link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support