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The provincial state of emergency has been extended through May 12 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Provincial state of emergency extended a third time
Published 2:09 PDT, Wed April 29, 2020
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BC is extending its state of emergency for the third time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state of emergency, announced today by Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, enables the continued use of the Emergency Program Act. BC’s state of emergency now lasts through May 12.
“I want to relay our government's gratitude to the large majority of people who are doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in BC,” said Farnworth. “By extending the state of emergency, we will continue to take action to keep our communities safe through this challenging time, and make sure we stay on the right path in the weeks and months ahead.”
The extension of the provincial state of emergency is based on recommendations from provincial health and emergency management officials. Farnworth made the original declaration on March 18 after Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, declared a public health emergency the previous day.
“British Columbians have shown great leadership in our efforts to flatten the curve, but we can’t take our foot off the gas now,” said Premier John Horgan. “As we look toward the future and our ‘new normal,’ we must remember what got us to this point and continue to stay the course now to keep our communities and our loved ones safe.”
For more information and latest medical updates on COVID-19, follow the BCCDC on Twitter @CDCofBC or visit its website: bccdc.ca
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