Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Victoria News and Information

First presumptive case of coronavirus reported on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island has its first presumptive case of COVID-19, a聽man in his 60s who recently travelled to Egypt, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Wednesday. Henry said there were seven new confirmed cases in 乌鸦传媒

Mar 11, 2020 6:24 PM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Cruise ship season

Health officials are advising against travelling on cruise ships because of concern over being infected by COVID-19.

Mar 11, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Glenlyon-Norfolk closes campuses as virus precaution; person getting COVID-19 test

Glenlyon-Norfolk School has closed both of its campuses ahead of spring break as a precaution because a member of its school community is being tested for COVID-19.

Mar 10, 2020 10:16 AM Read more >

Federal government mulls cruise-ship industry shutdown because of virus

Federal government mulls cruise-ship industry shutdown because of virus outbreak 乌鸦传媒鈥檚 public health officer says the cruise-ship season should be put on hold as the COVID-19 virus moves around the globe, causing outbreaks on cruise ships.

Mar 9, 2020 11:00 PM Read more >

Jack Knox: How about we just stay home when we鈥檙e sick

鈥淛ust try wearing it for awhile,鈥� I told my colleague. 鈥淗onestly, it鈥檚 barely noticeable.鈥� This was a lie, of course. You can鈥檛 strap on a human version of the Cone of Shame and not draw the attention of your co-workers.

Mar 4, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Shortages at stores: A mix of supply issues, price discounts and virus fears

Shortages of toilet paper, bleach and hand sanitizer in Greater Victoria might have as much to do with disruptions in the supply chain and discount pricing as they do with fears over COVID-19.