PICNet wishes to acknowledge with gratitude that we work and live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many B.C. First Nations who have cared and nurtured this land for all time. PICNet’s office in Vancouver is located on the traditional land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We also acknowledge that there are other Indigenous people that live on these lands that originate from their own respective territories outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit.
PICNet wishes to acknowledge with gratitude that we work and live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many B.C. First Nations who have cared and nurtured this land for all time. PICNet’s office in Vancouver is located on the traditional land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We also acknowledge that there are other Indigenous people that live on these lands that originate from their own respective territories outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit.
PICNet wishes to acknowledge with gratitude that we work and live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many B.C. First Nations who have cared and nurtured this land for all time. PICNet’s office in Vancouver is located on the traditional land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We also acknowledge that there are other Indigenous people that live on these lands that originate from their own respective territories outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit.
PICNet wishes to acknowledge with gratitude that we work and live on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of many B.C. First Nations who have cared and nurtured this land for all time. PICNet’s office in Vancouver is located on the traditional land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We also acknowledge that there are other Indigenous people that live on these lands that originate from their own respective territories outside of these lands, the Chartered Communities of the Métis Nation B.C., and Inuit.
WHAT’S NEW
Updated Viral Respiratory Illness Policy Communique – Nov 2025
The latest policy communique for viral respiratory season has now been published. Click here to review the infection prevention and control measures for viral respiratory illnesses in health authority facilities, programs, and services.
🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of PICNet: Reflections from Dr. Titus Wong
The Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. Dr. Titus Wong, Provincial Medical Director, reflects on the effectiveness of an interconnected provincial network in unprecedented times here.
High Threat Pathogens, Including Ebola
High threat pathogens, include viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola and Marburg, represent a serious challenge to global health security. Stay informed and prepared – explore infection prevention and control resources here.
Resources
Provincial Infection Prevention and Control Related Directives and Policy Communiqués
Surveillance Reports and Protocols
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We provide relevant links to BCCDC updates on emerging respiratory viruses.
Updated information and infection prevention and control recommendations for VHF, including Ebola virus disease in BC health-care settings.
Updated outbreak details about Avian influenza and revised IPC recommendations for BC healthcare.