COVID-19: trusted information resources

Be sure to rely on trusted information sources to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 and public health protection measures. Below find the BC Lung Association's list of trusted sources.

GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

• BC Centre for Disease Control

• Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

• HealthLinkBC

• Safe Seniors, Strong Communities Program - bc211.ca

Answers accessible by phone:

• Non-medical Questions:  Call 1-888-COVID19 or Text 604-630-0300
• Medical Questions only call:  Call 8-1-1

PROVINCIAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES

• Vancouver Coastal Health Region

• Fraser Health Region

• Vancouver Island Health Region

• Interior BC Health Region

• Northern Health Region

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

•  Health Canada

•  World Health Organization

A GOOD EXPLANATION OF WHAT COVID-19 VIRUS IS

Watch this video, recommended by lung experts.