Coronavirus (COVID19) Metis Nation BC Response

Press Release

The health and safety of our people is MNBC’s top priority.

To assess your risk of contracting or transmitting Covid-19, please take this self-assessment https://covid19.thrive.health

Please maintain a good hand washing technique and social distancing of up to 2 meters or 6 feet, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms; you have recently travelled to any location that has an active travel advisory related to COVID-19, or you know or suspect you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, please call 811 for appropriate health information.

Please also note that when calling 811 you may experience longer than usual service wait times as volume of inquiries has increased.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, please take good care of yourself, your family and your extended Métis family.

***CRISIS SUPPORT, please call the Métis Crisis Line 1-833-METIS-BC (1-833-638-4722) if you are in crisis. This line is manned 24hr a day and 7 days a week.

In collaboration with KUU-US Crisis Services, the Metis Crisis Line is a place where you can talk, trust and feel safe!

****811 HEALTHLINE – COVID-19 Self Assessment  (Medical, Mental Health, Healthy Eating Information)

***AVOID BEING SCAMMED – There are so many scams circulating online, by phone and even door to door targeting our most vulnerable during these challenging times.  Never give your personal information or banking information to anyone.  Scam Information https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedette/2020/covid-19-eng.htm

***SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19 – Information.pdf

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