Ebola

To support B.C.'s health care providers, the Province has developed clinical resources and public health measures for Ebola. The guidelines are currently being reviewed and updated. Visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) for the latest information on high threat pathogens.

Learn more about the disease at the BCCDC and HealthLink BC.

Updated Documents

• British Columbia Ebola Virus Disease Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines (PDF, 493KB) — June 6, 2016
• Donning and Doffing Recommendations Higher Transmission Risk (PDF, 378KB) — June 6, 2016
• Donning and Doffing Recommendations Lower Transmission Risk (PDF, 359KB) — June 6, 2016
• EVD PPE Donning and Doffing Checklist Low Risk (PDF, 316KB) — June 6, 2016
• EVD PPE Donning and Doffing Checklist Option 1 High Risk (PDF, 316KB) — June 6, 2016

Ethics

• Ebola Virus Disease Ethical Decision Making Framework (PDF, 570KB) — August 24, 2015

Infection Control Guidelines for Health Care Settings

• Ebola Virus / Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Disease Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations (PDF, 257KB)— June 27, 2023
• Standard Operating Procedure for Reusable Personal Protective Equipment (PDF. 662KB)— June 22, 2015
• B.C. Ebola Virus Disease Guidelines for the Management of Human Remains (PDF, 585KB) — February 27, 2015
• Recommendations for Environmental Services, Biohazardous Waste Management and Food and Linen Management for EVD (PDF, 342KB) — February 2, 2015
• British Columbia Ebola Virus Disease Personal Protective Equipment Guidelines (PDF, 493KB) — June 6, 2016
• Donning and Doffing Recommendations Higher Transmission Risk (PDF, 378KB) — June 6, 2016
• Donning and Doffing Recommendations Lower Transmission Risk (PDF, 359KB) — June 6, 2016
• EVD PPE Donning and Doffing Checklist Low Risk (PDF, 316KB) — June 6, 2016
• EVD PPE Donning and Doffing Checklist Option 1 High Risk (PDF, 316KB) — June 6, 2016
• EVD PPE Donning and Doffing Checklist PAPRS High Risk (PDF, 314KB) — February 11, 2015
• Ebola Virus Disease PPE Training Poster: Lower Transmission Risk (PDF, 305KB) — November 17, 2014
• Ebola Virus Disease PPE Training Poster: Higher Transmission Risk Option 1 (PDF, 310KB) — November 17, 2014
• Ebola Virus Disease PPE Training Poster: Higher Transmission Risk Option 2 (PDF, 311KB) — November 17, 2014
• Recommended Personnel for Persons Under Investigation and Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease (PDF, 487KB) — February 27, 2015

Treatment Guidelines and Q & A's for Ebola Testing

• Recommendations for Emergency Departments in Caring for Potential EVD Patients (PDF, 765KB) — January 22, 2020
• Recommendations for the Critical Care Management of Suspected and Confirmed (EVD) Cases (PDF, 521KB) — January 2, 2015
• Ebola Clinical Care Guidelines: A Guide for clinicians in Canada (PDF, 1.87MB) — October 28, 2014
• Questions and Answers Related to Ebolavirus Disease Testing (PDF, 175KB) — BC Centre for Disease Control, January 22, 2020

Patient Transportation and First Responders

• B.C. Ebola Virus Disease Transportation Policy (PDF, 578KB) — January 22, 2020
• Provincial Health Officer's Letter to First Responder Agencies (PDF, 118KB) — November 7, 2014
• First Responder Fact Sheet - Ebola Virus Disease (PDF, 237KB)
• First Responder FAQs - Ebola (PDF, 500KB)
• Roles of Provincial Facilities for Care of Persons Under Investigation or Confirmed Ebola Virus Disease Patients (PDF, 471KB) — February 27, 2015

Patient Information Resources

• BC Centre for Disease Control Ebola Information for the Public
• HealthLink BC Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection

Public Health Measures

• B.C. Guidance on Environmental Management of Potential Ebola Contamination in Community Settings (PDF, 231KB) — February 2, 2015
• Public Health Management of Cases and Contacts of Human Illness Associated with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) — Public Health Agency of Canada — October 19, 2014

Laboratory Guidance

• Recommendations for Ebola Virus Disease Laboratory Processes (PDF, 648KB) — January 21, 2015
• Interim Biosafety Guidelines for Laboratories Handling Specimens from Patients Under Investigation for Ebola Virus Disease — Public Health Agency of Canada — August 23, 2014

Other Helpful Resources

• Ebola Virus Disease – Q&As for Municipal Governments (PDF, 516KB) — January 22, 2020
• FAQ for Health Authority Staff and Health Care Workers (PDF, 401KB) — May 11, 2015
• Occupational Exposure To Ebola Virus Disease (PDF, 316KB) — March 10, 2015
• Psychosocial Considerations for Responding Health Care Providers (PDF, 102KB)
• High Risk Communicable Disease Protocol for Interpreter Usage (PDF, 322KB)

Other useful links

• Government of Canada: Ebola Virus Disease — Health Professionals
• Public Health Agency of Canada
• US Centres for Disease Control
• World Health Organization

Training

• Revised EVD PPE Training Framework (PDF, 311KB) — February 11, 2015