Information on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – FNHA

Mar 10, 2020

​​Anyone concerned that they may have been exposed to, or are experiencing, symptoms of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 should contact their primary care provider, local public health office, or call 8-1-1.

Public Health Agency of Canada has set up a 2019 novel coronavirus telephone information line at: 1-833-784-4397.

While the risk to First Nations people in British Columbia from novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to be low, the threat is being taken seriously. The First Nations Health Authority is working with our provincial partners and the Public Health Agency of Canada to actively monitor the situation. Protocols are in place to screen for infections in any returning travelers and follow up on any identified cases. The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to reassure Canadians that our public health system is well positioned to identify and manage any additional cases.

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