The BC Ministry of Health has developed a new assesment tool for people who aren't sure if they require further testing or assessment for COVID-19.
Launched on Monday, March 16, the may be completed for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.
Our self-assessment tool for is now online and will help determine if you need further assessment or testing. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.
— Adrian Dix (@adriandix)
Anyone who has symptoms - including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing - is urged to for 14 days.
The tool also includes a list of severe symptoms. These symptoms include severe difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, having a very hard time waking up, feeling confused, and losing consciousness. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should call 9-1-1 immediately, or go directly to their nearest emergency department.
To protect yourself while out in public, wash your hands frequently and maintain a distance of about 2 metres from others. For more information on COVID-19, refer to .
As of March 16, there were a total 103 cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in B.C., after health officials announced 30 new cases. There have also been three more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to four.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported new cases in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Coastal Health (VCH) region, Fraser Health region, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Island Health and in the Interior Health region. She notes that more cases could come in the following days as more people continue to be tested.
