Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

A petition being circulated at the University of Victoria calls for the campus to be closed to stop the spread of COVID-19 and “pre-emptively protect” students.

No new cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island

Clean hands? They want to see clean hands? The entire cast of Grey’s Anatomy hasn’t scrubbed up as much as you have in the past few days. Thoroughly, too, maybe even following one of those 13-pictogram charts showing proper technique.

Greater Victoria businesses are feeling the impact of the coronavirus. Anticipating quarantine, customers have been stocking up on items from toilet paper to hand sanitizer and cash.

Vancouver Island has its first presumptive case of COVID-19, a man in his 60s who recently travelled to Egypt, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Wednesday. Henry said there were seven new confirmed cases in B.C.

Health officials are advising against travelling on cruise ships because of concern over being infected by COVID-19.

Glenlyon-Norfolk School has closed both of its campuses ahead of spring break as a precaution because a member of its school community is being tested for COVID-19.

Federal government mulls cruise-ship industry shutdown because of virus outbreak B.C.’s public health officer says the cruise-ship season should be put on hold as the COVID-19 virus moves around the globe, causing outbreaks on cruise ships.

“Just try wearing it for awhile,” I told my colleague. “Honestly, it’s barely noticeable.” This was a lie, of course. You can’t strap on a human version of the Cone of Shame and not draw the attention of your co-workers.

Shortages of toilet paper, bleach and hand sanitizer in Greater Victoria might have as much to do with disruptions in the supply chain and discount pricing as they do with fears over COVID-19.