The SIB community has three confirmed cases of COVID-19. As a result, we are cancelling all* services and closing our offices for the next two weeks. All staff will be working from home, including your health team. The office will be closed from June 11 – June 25, 2021.
Watch for symptoms of COVID-19 that can appear up to 14 days after being exposed to the virus.
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses, including the flu and common cold. COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild to severe. Sometimes people with COVID-19 have a mild illness, but their symptoms may suddenly worsen in a few days. Research shows that some symptoms are more likely related to COVID-19 than others.
Last updated: June 4, 2021
Key symptoms of COVID-19 include:
•Fever or chills
•Cough
•Loss of sense of smell or taste
•Difficulty breathing
Other symptoms may include:
•Sore throat
•Loss of appetite
•Extreme fatigue or tiredness
•Headache
•Body aches
•Nausea or vomiting
•Diarrhea
Go to an urgent care clinic or emergency department if you:
•Find it hard to breathe
•Have chest pain
•Can’t drink anything
•Feel very sick
•Feel confused
COVID-19 Symptoms in Children:
You can find information on fevers in children here. Children may show COVID-19 symptoms differently than adults. For example, fatigue may show in children as poor feeding, decreased activity, or changes in behaviour.
Take your child to your nearest emergency department or call 911 if they:
• Are having difficulty breathing
• Have blue lips or skin or appear very pale
• Have red and/or swollen lips or tongue
• Are coughing excessively, particularly with a fever
• Are vomiting excessively, especially if there is blood in the vomit
• Have diarrhea and vomiting, are not producing tears, and have not urinated for several hours
• Have a high fever, appear very sleepy, and have not improved with acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil).
• Are under three months of age and have a fever of 38 degrees C (100.4degrees F) or greater
• Have pain or pressure in the chest that does not go away
•There is new confusion
•Are unable to wake or stay awake
•Have severe abdominal pain
•Have a spreading rash
What to do if you have symptoms that may be COVID-19:
• Use the B.C. COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to see if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
• See the BCCDC page on COVID-19 Testing for more information.
• Once you have been tested, you should self-isolate while you wait for the test results.
• If your test is negative, you should not return to work or school until you are feeling better.
• If you feel unwell and are unsure about your symptoms, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1.
You should continue to seek care for other medical conditions as needed, even if it’s not related to COVID-19.
Testing can be done by Melissa for anyone living in the community. Please call #250-688-9959 for all health care questions and needs.
Please stay vigilant in washing your hands, wearing a mask, and keeping your social bubbles small. This will help keep our community safe!
*All canceled services include Foot Care, Doctor Clinic, phone
appointments for counseling and dietitian, etc.