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BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

Posted on March 17, 2020 | Comments Off on BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool

 

The provincial government has released a self-assessment tool (click on link to open) that can be accessed by the public amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The free, online tool, was made available on Monday, March 16 and tells users if they, or someone they know, requires further testing.

This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19.  You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable to.

Who should be tested for COVID-19?

People with respiratory symptoms who are:

  • Hospitalized, or likely to be hospitalized
  • Health Care Workers
  • Residents of long term care facilities
  • Part of an investigation of a cluster or outbreak

Who does not need to be tested for COVID-19?

  • People without symptoms
  • Patients with mild respiratory symptoms who can be managed at home, including returning travellers with an onset of illness within 14 days of return to Canada

The BC Ministry of Health strongly urges anyone who has symptoms – including a fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, or difficulty breathing – to self-isolate for 14 days.  To protect yourself while out in public, wash your hands frequently and maintain a distance of about 2 metres from others. For more information on COVID-19, refer to HealthLink BC’s COVID-19 website.  Last updated: 3/16/2020 11:00 pm PDT

The province has created a phone service to provide non-medical information about COVID-19, including the latest information on travel recommendations and social distancing. Information is available in more than 110 languages, 7:30 am – 8 pm at 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) or via text message at 604-630-0300.

 

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Update re: Generalized Safety Concern, Hazelton Schools – February 6, 2020

Posted on February 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Update re: Generalized Safety Concern, Hazelton Schools – February 6, 2020

 

Update …. kindly note as of 1:56 p.m. today, February 6, the Hold and Secure status at all Hazelton Schools
has been lifted.  Thank you for your understanding in this matter.  The safety of our students
and staff is paramount at all times.

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

A generalized safety concern was brought to our attention this morning.

School administration and the School District immediately contacted the RCMP and Safer Schools Together.

To ensure the safety of staff and students, a Hold and Secure procedure was put into place today at all Hazelton Schools in the event of potential community situations occurring outside the schools and not related to schools.

We wish to assure you that all staff and students are safe.  We take every precaution to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at (250) 842-5777, Ext. 3028, should you have further questions or concerns.

Sincerely yours,

Alison Campbell
Principal

 

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