COVID-19 Information & Updates

To report concerns around PHO order violations by businesses, venues or individuals, contact our Rossland bylaw office at City Hall, 250-362-7396. Our local bylaw officer can follow up on concerns and engage the police department and WorkSafeBC as necessary. If you are unable to reach our local bylaw office, contact the Trail RCMP detachment’s 24/7 non-emergency line: 250-364-2566 and 911 for appropriate, serious emergency situations.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Where can I find the City’s most recent press releases related to COVID-19?

• Most Recent City Press Releases are listed below:

Press Release - STAY LOCAL, PLAY LOCAL: Council discusses COVID-19 Interregional & Interprovincial travel (January 19, 2021)

• COVID-19 City Press Release Archive: Click Here

Where can I read about the Province’s COVID-19 Guidance, Support and BC’s Restart?

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support

Where can I find the Province’s most recent COVID-19 vaccination & immunization information?

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine
• Register to get vaccinated: https://www.getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca/s/

Where can I find information on drop-in vaccine clinics?

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/vaxforbc

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COVID-19 – GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION, RESOURCES AND UPDATES

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its variants are causing outbreaks of respiratory infections. Find information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family and your community and what to do if you suspect you have the virus. We all have a role to play! 

The following are weblinks to helpful resources regarding COVID-19: 

COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool: an online tool will determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.  

Province of British Columbia:

• BC’s Economic Recovery Plan: StrongerBC
• BC’s COVID-19 Response: Guidance, support and BC’s Restart
• COVID-19 Orders, Notices & Guidance: find up-to-date (and archived) Public Health Orders, Notices, Letters and Guidance Documents.

HealthLinkBC – Public Health Alerts

Health alerts such as outbreaks, boil water advisories and product recalls can come from various trusted sources throughout the Province of British Columbia, in your local Health Authority area, and right across Canada. This section of our website brings together all of these alerts in one location.

Interior Health Authority: link to all recent Interior Health News

BC Centre for Disease Control: find information about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, your family, and your community and what to do if you suspect you have the virus.

• About COVID-19
• Prevention & Risks
• Guidance documents to help businesses, industry and governments continue operations during the pandemic.

For Businesses:

• BC Economic Development Association COVID-19 Resources for BC Businesses Guide 
• Tourism Rossland COVID-19 Information (Status of Rossland/South Kootenay Activities, Restaurants & Events)