Covid-19 and
Long Covid Resources

The Covid-19 situation has changed significantly since the early days of the pandemic. Although Covid-19 operates differently from seasonal cold and flu, it has now been lumped in with these illnesses. Each new re-infection of Covid-19 (whether mild or severe) increases the risk of developing Long Covid, which can become a permanent disability. Resources and public acknowledgement of Long Covid are scarce. We have listed the information we found for BC here.

Governments and Provincial Health

• For the latest information on COVID-19 in Canada, please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website and consult your local health authority.

• BC Centre for Disease Control

• Respiratory Virus Activity in BC

• MyGuide: Long Covid

• Living with Post-Covid Symptoms in BC

• Government of Canada Long Covid resources

• Risk mitigation tool for gatherings and events operating during the COVID-19 pandemic

Community Resources

• Long Covid Resources Canada – BC

• Public Health is Dead Podcast

Mental Health Resources

• Canadian Mental Health Association provides information COVID-19 and Anxiety.

• Crisis Services Canada offers suicide prevention and support.

Additional Resources for Artists

CARFAC joined 30+ arts organizations and 250+ independent artists and cultural workers, through one united voice, to call upon the Government of Canada to ensure the financial well-being of all residents by implementing a permanent Basic Income Guarantee. Let your MP and the Federal Government know that Canadians need ongoing support to emerge strong and resilient from the COVID-19 crisis. This includes the implementation of a Basic Income Guarantee.

CARFAC National has a page of COVID-19 resources for artists.