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Here is what you need to know if you live in B.C. and suspect you have COVID-19

British Columbians who are worried they have COVID-19 need to phone their health-care provider or call the province’s free HealthLink 811 line to find out if they are eligible for testing.

B.C.’s cases now span every regional health authority in the province, with the majority of patients undergoing self-isolation at home with mild symptoms.

There is an increased risk of more severe outcomes for people aged 65 and older and people with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.

Read the full article from CBC HERE

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix take your coronavirus questions at Global BC Town Hall

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us in B.C. with questions and concerns about this unprecedented time.

To help get some of your questions answered, Global BC is hosting a town hall with provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix.

The Global BC COVID-19 Townhall, hosted by Global BC News Hour at 6 anchors Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui, will be broadcast from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 . You can also listen live on CKNW, or watch it live on our website and on Global BC’s Facebook page.

This town hall has a bit of a twist, because of the need to practice social distancing to stop the spread of the virus. We won’t have a studio audience.

Send in a video of yourself asking a question, and it could be broadcast during the town hall.

You’ll also be able to ask questions in the comments of our Facebook Live feed of the event.

What do you want to know about the coronavirus? Let us know!