B.C.’s public safety minister is set to give an update on how the government is enforcing provincial health orders issued amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Mike Farnworth will speak at a press conference scheduled for Sunday at 10:30 a.m. PT in Vancouver.

The announcement will be streamed on this page, on Global News’ YouTube channel, and on BC1.

The province is currently under a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 crisis, which gives the government powers to both issue public health orders to promote physical distancing and self-isolation, and to enforce those orders with penalties.

People caught breaking the orders could face fines of up to $25,000 and jail terms of up to six months, under B.C.’s Public Health Act.

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Vancouver city council has approved fines of up to $50,000 for people caught breaking public health orders. Other municipalities across the province have approved similar measures.

—With files from Simon Little

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