COVID-19

The District of Squamish is working to share information and operational updates as we support efforts to slow the transmission of COVID-19 and help keep our community healthy. We follow the recommendations of British Columbia's Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health. 

Revised January 21, 2022

To address rising COVID-19 case counts and keep people safe, the provincial health officer is issuing revised orders, which will extend to January 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m and include:

• Masks are required in all public indoor settings for all people born in 2017 or earlier (5+). 
• Indoor personal gatherings at your home or vacation accommodation are limited to your household plus 10 visitors or 1 other household. Everyone 12+ must be fully vaccinated.
• Indoor organized gatherings of any size are not allowed.
• Outdoor organized seated gatherings can have a capacity of 5,000 people or 50% capacity, whichever is greater.
• Indoor events at venues can only have 50% capacity, no matter the size.
• Adult indoor individual, group fitness or exercise activities and adult dance classes and activities are allowed with increased safety protocols and capacity limits.
• Sports tournaments are not allowed. Tournaments are single or multi-day events where 3 or more teams compete against each other outside of regular league play. Other sports activities that normally take place in a sports environment can continue. Masks are required indoors when not participating in a sport. Proof of vaccination is required for spectators and adult participants at indoor sporting events. Non-employee supervisors, coaches and assistants of indoor sports and group activities for people 21 years or younger must be fully vaccinated.
• Travel to other provinces or countries is not recommended.
• Places that do not offer full meal service must close. This includes places like bars, nightclubs and lounges that do not serve meals. Indoor and outdoor dining is allowed when following physical distancing requirements and other rules

Visit the B.C. Government website for details on current restrictions. 

Face Coverings

Masks are required in all public indoor settings for all people born in 2016 or earlier (5+). 

• Review Health Canada guidance on masks

Proof of Vaccination

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to access some events, services and businesses. The requirement applies to all people born in 2016 or earlier (5+).

Residents must show proof of vaccination using the B.C. Vaccine Card. 

Vaccine Clinics

Vancouver Coastal Health is working with the Province of BC and other health authorities to make it easier than ever for people to get vaccinated. Find a vaccination clinic.

BC's Restart Plan

BC's Restart Plan was announced on May 25, 2021.

Learn about the four-step plan to bring B.C. back together.

Provincial restrictions remain in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19. For full details about current restrictions, please visit the Government of British Columbia website.

General Health Authority Recommendations:

• Stay informed, be prepared and follow public health advice
• Practice good hygiene 
  • Frequent hand washing
  • Avoid touching face
  • Cough into your sleeve
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
• Stay at home and away from others if you or your family is feeling ill.
• Know when to get tested if you or anyone in your family feels sick.

Have symptoms? 

Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses including the common cold. 

• Know when to get tested if you or anyone in your family feels sick.

• B.C. COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool

Where to get tested in Squamish:   

Squamish Assessment Centre
(located at the former Shady Tree Pub site)
40456 Government Rd., Squamish, B.C. (map)
Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday closed (as of October 15). View the Sea to Sky Division of Family Practice Facebook page for updates.

Squamish General Hospital
38140 Behrner Dr. Squamish, B.C. (map)
Emergency Department
Open daily, 24 hours a day, for those with severe symptoms.

Resources for Businesses

Please visit the Resources for Business page.

Other Helpful Links:

• Mental Health supports
• COVID-19 Vaccination Information (B.C. Government Information)
• COVID-19 Testing Information 
• Testing Site Locations
• Provincial and regional restrictions
• British Columbia Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 health information 
• COVID Alert App
• Public Exposures
• Healthlink BC 8-1-1

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Stay informed through official information sources on COVID 19

• Official health links

  BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Information on Novel Coronavirus

  Vancouver Coastal Health Statement on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  HealthLinkBC Coronavirus (COVID-19) information 

  Public Health Agency of Canada Coronavirus outbreak update

• Speak to someone

  Novel Coronavirus Information: 1.833.784.4397

  Health Information: 8-1-1

• Download the COVID-19 App

  Download the App to access the self-assessment tool, resources, statistics and more.  

• How do you treat COVID-19?

  There is no specific treatment for COVID-19. Many of the symptoms can be managed with home treatment such as drinking plenty of fluids, rest and using a humidifier or hot shower to ease a cough or sore throat. Most people recover from coronaviruses on their own. For people who develop a more serious illness, supportive care in or out of hospital may be needed.

  For more information on what you can do if you have symptoms, see:

  • Colds
  • Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older
  • Fever or Chills, Age 11 & Younger
  • Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger
  • Respiratory Problems, Age 12 and Older

  Source: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-disease-covid-19

• Concerned about exposure to COVID-19 or symptoms you are experiencing?

  Complete the B.C. Ministry of Health Self-Assessment Tool for assessment and direction, or download the App to access the self-assessment tool, resources, statistics and more.  

• Government of Canada resources

  The Government of Canada COVID-19 site provides information and resources for citizens, travelers, workers, businesses, health professionals, and communities.

  The site also provides downloadable and printable resources for:

  • Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces
  • Reduce the spread of COVID-19
  • Etc.

   

• BC Centre for Disease Control channels to follow for updates

  Twitter: @CDCofBC

  RSS feed: http://feeds.phsa.ca/bccdc-news.xml

Resources

• Employment Insurance and Emergency Benefits

  The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit their COVID-19 Economic Response Plan website to find: 

  • Support for individuals
  • Support for businesses
  • Support for sectors
  • Support for communities
  • Other measures
  • Completed measures

   

• Seniors Support

  Seniors support programs are available from the province to address the immediate needs of seniors staying at home during COVID-19. 

   

  Seniors who need support, and healthy individuals who wish to volunteer can call 2-1-1 to access the service, or visit Home | bc211.

• Mental Health

  Visit the Mental Health section of the Vancouver Coastal Health website for "Five steps to manage COVID-19 stress, anxiety and depression. 

  Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association website for information, support and tools to help maintain and improve mental health during COVID-19 including the latest initiative BounceBack®, a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. 

• How to make a doctor's appointment

  The local health community has shared the following information as medical practitioners adapt to new ways of seeing patients in Squamish for non COVID-19 related issues. 

  If you seek medical care in our community, please do the following:

  • Please use one of the medical clinic links here https://www.divisionsbc.ca/sea-sky/your-division/telehealth-appointments or contact your local medical clinic by phone:

  - Diamond Head Medical Clinic: 604.892.3544
  - Elaho Medical Clinic: 604.892.5688
  - Squamish Medical Clinic: 604.892.3535

  • Book a telephone appointment with a doctor. Please note your appointment may not be with your regular family doctor. Doctors will schedule an in-person visit only if required.
  • Patients without a family doctor can access the divisions of family practice at https://www.divisionsbc.ca/sea-sky/your-division/telehealth-appointments for assistance with booking an appointment.

  Thank you to all of our health practitioners working round the clock to prepare our hospitals and clinics for COVID-19. 

• Province of BC economic support action plan

  The BC Provincial Government provides support for British Columbians impacted by COVID-19 can access income supports, tax relief and direct funding from the federal and provincial governments.

  Visit the Province of B.C. website for full details.