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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to the community. We ask that you wear a mask, practice social distancing, physically socialize only with your immediate household, and not travel outside the region. COVID-19 does not discriminate. A positive diagnosis can happen to anyone, anytime, anyplace. However, it happens most frequently when public health measures are not followed. Report breaches of Provincial Health Orders by contacting WFN Law Enforcement at 250-717-6147, or the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment at 250-768-2880. Remember, we are all in this together.
WFN Community Services - 250-768-0227
WFN Law Enforcement - 250-717-6147
West Kelowna RCMP Detachment - 250-768-2880
Urgent Primary Care Centre, Westbank - 1-877-740-7747
HealthLinkBC - 8-1-1
Immediate Crisis, Mental Health, and Substance Uses Support
Additional staff contact is available here
WFN Members, and partners/spouses of WFN Members, are encouraged to complete the below submission form to better understand interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccination Interest Submission Form
Q+A's
1. If you have received the vaccine, is it possible to test positive?
It is not a live vaccine and therefore you would not get a positive test result from it. 2. How long does it take to be effective once it has been received? Both vaccines provide limited coverage within 7 days following vaccination. The Pfizer vaccine gives 82% coverage within 21 days, while the Moderna Vaccine gives 82% coverage within 28 days . 3. Is there a test for vaccine effectiveness? No, at this time there is no testing available for the effectiveness. 4. Can pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers receive the vaccine? It is not recommended at this time. 5. What is the minimum age to receive the vaccine? Currently the vaccine is only available to those 18 years and older.
FNHA are responsible to provide the vaccines to WFN, and WFN has no control over when vaccines will be received or the amount of vaccines that will be received.
Estimated Timeline for Vaccine Rollout **based on vaccine supply**
Communication to Community
To date, WFN Elders 55 + and WFN staff have been contacted to gauge interest in receiving the vaccine and to provide more information/education on the vaccine.
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1. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other respiratory illnesses including Influenza and the common cold.
The most common symptoms include:
Fever, Chills, Cough or worsening chronic cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell or taste, headache, fatigue, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, or muscle aches.
Less common symptoms include:
Stuffy nose, conjunctivitis (pink eye), dizziness, confusion, abdominal pain, skin rashes, or discoloration of fingers or toes.
Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Sometimes people with COVID-19 have mild illness, but their symptoms may suddenly worsen in a few days.
2. What is self-monitoring vs. self-isolation?
Self-monitoring: Monitor your health and the health of your children for symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing. Individuals who are self-monitoring are allowed to attend work and school and take part in regular activities.
Self-isolation: You must stay at home, in a hotel or similar place, and avoid all contact with others.
Self-isolation is one important way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in B.C. and is used to lower the chance of spreading infectious germs to other people by avoiding situations where someone could infect others. People at high-risk of having been exposed to COVID-19 are asked to self-isolate as there is a small chance you can spread germs in the days before you feel sick. A number of groups of people including international travellers returning to Canada, contacts of a COVID-19 case, and people with symptoms or who are positive for COVID-19 are required to self-isolate
3. What is the incubation period of COVID-19?
At this time, the available information suggests the incubation period is up to 14 days. The incubation period is the time from when a person is first exposed until symptoms appear.
4. Can ibuprofen make COVID-19 symptoms worse?
There is no current evidence that ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse. Ibuprofen is part of a group of medicines called NSAIDs and includes brand names like Advil and Motrin. These medicines help with pain, fever or inflammation. Acetaminophen, which includes brand names like Tylenol, also helps with fever. If you take ibuprofen to treat another condition, you should continue taking it. To treat symptoms like fever, we recommend first using acetaminophen. If it isn’t available, you can use ibuprofen as an alternative.
5. Has the COVID-19 variant reported in the United Kingdom been detected in British Columbia?
B.C. has detected a case of the COVID-19 variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom. Genetic variation of viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19 is to be expected and have been previously observed in parts of the world this year. While early data suggest that the United Kingdom variant may spread more easily, there is no evidence at this time that the mutations have any impact on symptom severity, antibody response, or vaccine efficacy. B.C. will continue to review cases to identify other possible cases associated with this variant in the province.
Feb 12, 2021 Video: Chief Derickson - community update
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WFN has developed and implemented an operational plan to support an appropriate COVID-19 approach that ensures the safety of our Membership, staff, and residents. For more information on the status of WFN facilities and services, please visit the Facilities & Services Updates page.
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WFN is currently operating under a COVID-19 response strategy that will ensure the safety of our Members, staff, and residents. Social distancing practices have been implemented, as well as signage, and sanitary stations for enhanced safety measures. Mask are required for all those visiting WFN buildings and facilities to further support safe interactions. Please see the Facilities & Services Updates page for more information on the current status of facilities and services.
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WFN encourages everyone to be seeking accurate and up to date information regarding COVID-19 and recommends the following sources for information.
Contact Directory
Supporting Information and Resources
Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Information
ImmunizeBC Vaccine FAQs
BC Centre for Disease Control
BC Ministry of Health
Interior Health
Provincial Restrictions
FNHA COVID-19 Web Portal
FNHA Mobile App
FNHA A Guide to COVID-19
FNHA A Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine
World Health Organization
COVID-19 Measures to help Canadians
BC Temporary Rental Supplement
BC Recovery Benefit
Resources for First Nations Individuals
Federal Government Economic Response Plan
Federal Government Recovery Benefits
Canada recovery benefit (CRB) Explained
Working from Home tax benefit explained
FORTIS BC CUSTOMER RELIEF FUND
All Nations Trust Emergency Loan Program
Business Credit Availability Program
BMO Supports for Small Businesses
COEDC Business Resources
BCEDA Resources
UDI COVID-19 Resources
Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS)
Province of British Columbia Financial Assistance for Businesses
Cleaning high-traffic surfaces in your home or work space can help the spread of COVID-19. Learn proper cleaning techniques.
Practicing social distancing and good hand hygiene are ways that we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact with others, including family Members. Maintain a two meter (six foot) gap between others, and wear a protective mask when you are unable to do so. Limiting social interactions to your household to further reduce the risk of spread.
The charts below illustrate how important it is to take our social distancing responsibility seriously.
Information on the Effectiveness of Masks can be found here
For more information, please visit the BC Centre for Disease Control
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