Notice: Some Members Exposed to COVID-19 Positive Individual

• October 21, 2020
• • COVID-19 Updates
  • Member News

Some Splatsin community members have been exposed to an individual who is COVID-19 positive. It is important to note that this individual does not live in the community nor have they visited our reserves. Splatsin Health Services (SHS) is working closely with Interior Health (IH) as they identify and notify people who the individual has been in contact with This process is known as Contact Tracing. To learn more about Contact Tracing, see the infographic below.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, you are asked to practice these easy but important measures:

• Few faces, large open spaces: gather in groups of 10 or less and keep it outside if possible
• Keep track of who you are in contact with regularly (write it down)
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds
• Wear a face mask and practice physical distancing (6 meters) in public
• Stay home if you are sick and call Splatsin Health Services or HealthLink BC

If you experience flu-like or respiratory symptoms, contact Splatsin Health Services during the week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at (250) 838-9538. After hours, contact HealthLink BC at 811 to speak with a Registered Nurse. If your symptoms are severe, call 911.

For any clinical health or mental wellness support, contact Splatsin Health Services to speak with a community health professional.

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COVID-19 Contacts

• Splatsin Health Centre: (250) 838-9538
• HealthLink BC: 8-1-1
• BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool: here
• Non-heath information hotline: 1-888-COVID19

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COVID-19 Resources

• Learn about COVID-19
• Splatsin’s Response to COVID-19
• Splatsin Health Services during COVID-19
• Changes to Splatsin Education during COVID-19
• Financial Support
• Food Support

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