Ep 180: Flatten the curve

The only thing on anyone's minds in the latter half of this week has been the novel coronavirus COVID-19. We review the current (as of March 12, 2020) state of the virus in BC and the latest advice from BC's Chief Public Health Officer and the Public Health Agency.Then we get into the political reactions, both who's directly affected and who thinks they have a better plan. And what other policy alternatives are out there.Remember: Wash your hands and stay home if you're sick.Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialLinksPublic Health Agency of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak updateHealthLinkBC Coronavirus (COVID-19)Joint statement on update on new and existing COVID-19 cases in B.C.In 'extraordinary' move, B.C. officials ask retired doctors to re-register in case COVID-19 worsens Sophie Trudeau tests positiveTrudeau announces $1B fund to respond to COVID-19Peter MacKay calls for a travel banErin O'Toole wants a travel ban too and less foreign aidDerek Sloan doesn't trust expertsSpring Magazine: Coronavirus: Paid sick days nowCoronavirus: Chaos Follows Trump's European Travel Ban; EU Says It Wasn't Warned BC Greens cancel all public events amidst leadership raceImage credit: Flickr/BCgovphotos