TNG: March 17, 2020 – COVID -19 Update #1

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to unfold across Canada and around the globe. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government wants to share information to ensure that everyone is taking steps to decrease the spread of the Coronavirus at work, school and at home. Information is rapidly evolving and it is important that everyone does their part to stay informed and take the escalation of the Coronavirus seriously. Williams Lake and area are at low risk and, to date, there are no confirmed cases in the area, but TNG is taking the necessary precautions to ensure that we protect our people and employees.

TNG Updates

March 17, 2020 – COVID -19 Update #1

March 18, 2020 – COVID-19 Update #2

What you can do to decrease the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19):

• Practice good hygiene.
• Wash your hands frequently.
• Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue and dispose of immediately.
• Avoid touching your face, eyes and mouth.
• Stop handshaking.
• Avoid unnecessary travel.
• Stay home if you are feeling sick.
• Monitor the situation. As the virus continues to unfold it’s important to stay up-to-date on verified information. Below are some public resources that you can visit to stay informed.

Please be advised that all community meetings and events have been cancelled or postponed until after March 31, 2020.

The community updates/gatherings that have been cancelled or postponed include:

• Monday, March 16, 2020 – Housing MOU Signing
• Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – Xeni Community Meeting
• Wednesday March 18, 2020 – Williams Lake Off-Reserve Community Meeting
• Wednesday March 18, 2020 – Indigenous Women’s Safety Workshop
• Friday, March 27, 2020 – TNG Job Fair

* please see the Resources below to stay up-to-date on the coronavirus.

Emergency Information will be posted to this page as it becomes available. Additional resources for emergency information can be found at the the following resources:

Resources – Coronavirus (COVID-19):

• Government of Canada – Public Health

• Government of Canada Toll Free Number: 1-833-784-4397

• First Nations Health Authority

• Government of BC – Health Link BC

• Fraser Health Authority: Coronavirus Questions – General Public

 •World Health Organization

Resources – Other Emergencies:

• BC Public Safety & Emergency Services (Big Bar Landslide incident summaries)
• BC Wildfire Service (active fire information/fire bans)
• DriveBC(road conditions including closures)
• Air Quality Health Index(smoke levels health risks)
• Fire Smart (also through BC Wildfire)
• Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team ALERT(animal support in an emergency, 250-809-7152)
• River Forecast Centre(freshet/flooding/snow pillow information)
• FortisBC(power outages, gas emergencies)
• BC Hydro(power outages)
• Interior Health (Health/Drinking Water Advisories)
• Government of Canada Okanagan Lake levels

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