Beatrice Wilson Health Centre

Information is constantly being updated by health agencies globally. Please keep in mind that not everything you will see on Facebook in the coming days and weeks is factual. To keep informed with accurate updates in the world and at home, visit one of the trusted sources below. There is also a lot of educational information available on how you can protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. ... https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.ht https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/ https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/

https://www.gov.mb.ca//20/orders-soe-northern-01212021.pdf Please see the link for the updated Protection Order for Northern Manitoba. Please note there are no changes to our region. This order will remain in affect until Feb 12th.

Today's bulletin. Manitoba reporting 3 deaths, 480 new cases and 25 in the Northern Health Region.

Covid-19 It only Takes One Person With the increasing numbers in Manitoba and OCN/The Pas, it has never been more important to respect the Public Health Orders and local guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. We continue to encourage you to practice social distancing, wear a mask whenever you are outside of your home, or can not maintain physical distance of 6 feet with someone you don’t live with, and practice hand hygiene. ... Here are some facts on how physical distancing works: WHAT DOES SOCIAL DISTANCING MEAN? Physical Distancing, means changes to our day-to-day lives to minimize close contact with others, whether we know them or not. With patience and cooperation, we can do this together. Regular day to day life: 1 Covid-19 positive person infects 2.5 people in 5 days and in 30 days 406 people can be infected. Practicing Social Distancing: With 75% less contact 1 Covid-19 positive person infects .625 people in 5 days or ONLY 2.5 people in 30 days. Physical distancing has proven to stop the spread of Covid-19, and minimize the risk of contracting Covid-19. Protect yourself, protect your loved ones, protect your community. Let’s work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. Please take a minute to watch how social distancing helps to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. https://youtu.be/MUNPgvmHE14 It is at this time that we are encouraging community members to remain at home and keep your activities/outings to essentials only.

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#COVID19 screening and testing is provided at no charge, whether or not you have provincial health coverage. If you are symptomatic, find a #Covid19MB testing sites near you at https://bit.ly/30DuRaX.

Please note that we have 193 new cases in Manitoba, 10 in the Northern Health Region and sadly one death. The chief provincial public health officer urges Manitobans to not socialize with people from outside their household, to cut down the number of close contacts, and avoid closed-in or crowded places. In addition, people should focus on these fundamentals to help stop the spread of COVID-19: Stay home if you are sick... Wash/sanitize your hands and cover your cough Physically distance when you are with people outside your household If you cannot physically distance, wear a mask to help reduce the risk to others or as required by public health orders See more

If you are feeling unwell, taking your temperature is one way to self-monitor your health and see if a fever is present. This can be done twice a day, in the morning and the evening. Normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius and varies from to 1 degree Celsius. A fever is considered to be a temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius... Quick Facts for Thermometers Wash your hands before use, or hand sanitize Use a clean thermometer (cleaned in soap and water, or rubbing alcohol then rinsed) Do not eat or drink anything five minutes before taking temperature Place under the tongue for about 40 seconds or until beep Record temperature if self monitoring Rinse with soap and water and then clean with alcohol and rinse again. If you have a fever or any other symptoms such as headache, stiff neck, sore throat, confusion or any changes that worry you, please contact Health Links at 1-888-315-9257 or OHA Health Links Nurses at 627-7410

The flu can spread easily and quickly to anyone even before you know you are sick. Indigenous people with chronic health conditions or living in over crowded homes are at higher risk of hospitalization and serious health complications from the flu. Getting the Flu Shot can help keep you and your community healthy! Community Health Nurses are available to provide this valuable service this week at Veteran’s Hall Oct 26, 27 and 28th from 3:00-8:00 (last intake at 7:45). Pleas...e attend tonight to have your vaccination. Please check at the door or with security for entry into the hall as we have limited people in at one time. Masks are required and hand hygiene for entry. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Effective: Cals Cab Notice ‘NO MASK NO RIDE' Temperatures will be taken upon pick up... Phone numbers will be required for tracing purposes If you have one of the following symptoms no ride will be provided; cough, fever, or runny nose Please provide own sanitizer On Behalf of Clarence & Sherri Olson

Government Services and Lands & Natural Resources October 27, 2020