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.

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
• 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

Questions and Answers for Ebola Testing

• 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
• 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

• 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

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
• High Risk Communicable Disease Protocol for Interpreter Usage (PDF, 322KB)

Training

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