The Provincial Health Officer advises anyone who is concerned that they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to contact their primary care provider or call 811. Translation services for 811 are available in more than 130 languages.
The Government of BC has also established a non-medical information hotline at 1-888-COVID19 and a self-assessment tool online:
Take the COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool Provided by the Province of BC
Find information about how to get help locally, including where to get tested for COVID-19 in Burnaby:
Booking an Appointment for a COVID-19 Test in the Fraser Health Region
There are also a number of tools from BC’s health leaders to answer your and your child’s questions about COVID-19:
BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) – Caring for Children with COVID-19
BCCDC Frequently Asked Questions (in Multiple Languages)
BCCDC Answers Questions for Kids Regarding Coronavirus
Fraser Health Answers Questions from the Public about Coronavirus
Provincial Health Officer Answers Questions from a Child’s Perspective (CBC Kids)
Updated August, 2020