COVID-19 Response

The City of Victoria is taking COVID-19 seriously and is in communication with provincial health officials regarding standards and protocols.

What You Can Do

There are five things you can do to keep yourself and others safe and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community. 

You can also protect yourself and others by: 

  • Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds 
  • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
  • Coughing or sneezing into your sleeve and not your hands
  • Staying home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others

Learn more about what you can do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

View health and safety, and mental health resources.

Resources and Information 

Victoria City Council continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and look at ways to support residents, businesses and City staff. Click on the buttons below to access helpful resources and information. 

     
     

Mayor Helps Responds to Province's Announcement of Safe Shelter, Supports for People Experiencing Homelessness

Read the BC Government's news release of April 25, 2020.

Please see the Statement from Mayor Helps on BC's Plan for Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue.

Updates from the City

Watch live updates on the City's response to and recovery from COVID-19 from Mayor Helps on Fridays at 1 p.m. on the City's Facebook page.

Build Back Victoria: A Path to Re-Opening and Recovery
Backgrounder: Build Back Victoria Business Initiatives
June 5, 2020

Archived Updates

View the City's archive of COVID-19 response and recovery updates here.