COVID-19 Information
Through these difficult times we at Ts’il Kaz Koh remain committed to supporting our members as best we can. Sometimes we may not be the best equipped to assist you, but we will always try to connect you with the support you are needing.
Please feel free to reach us by phone at 250-692-7717 or email receptionist@tsilkazkoh.net if you need any COVID-19 related assistance.
As of Friday, October 8, only residents of Ts’il Kaz Koh are permitted on Reserve Lands. Please:
· Stay home as much as possible, especially when you are sick.
· Wash or sanitize your hands often
· Wear a mask in all indoor public spaces
· Avoid in-person visits, large crowds, and parties
· Get vaccinated – appointments can be booked at getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca
Daycare and Administration Office Closure (As of Nov. 12)
As of Novemeber 12, Little Angels Day Care and the Ts’il Kaz Koh Administrative office are closed until further notice for the safety of our Members. Phone messages and emails are being continually checked, and essential services are being provided. Please call 250-692-7717 for assistance.
Vaccinations and Booster Shots in Burns Lake, BC
We encourage all our members to get fully vaccinated if they are 12 and older. Vaccines are the best protection we have against COVID-19. They not only keep you safe, but also our Elders and everyone in our community.
To book an appointment to get vaccinated call 1-833-838-2323 go to getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca
The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Lake District Hospital and Health Centre (741 Centre Street) is open for appointments and drop-ins during the following dates and times for the month of December.
· Dec 3: 1 pm to 4:45 pm
· Dec 10: 1 pm to 4 pm
· Dec 15 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 6 pm
Clinics will be closed December 20 until January 4
Elders and Members 18+ are now eligible for booster shots.
You must have an appointment if you’re eligible for a booster. Click here to book your third shot.
Suggested Tips for Self and Family Care
Below is guidance and household items to have on hand to protect yourselves, families and neighbours. Click here for more tips from the First Nations Health Authority.
Items to Have on Hand
Non-perishable food items including:
canned or frozen soup, juices, fruits and vegetables
canned fish
crackers, and peanut butter
Personal hygiene products including:
soap,
hand sanitizer
shampoo
toilet paper
Household cleaning supplies including:
bleach or disinfectant,
dishwashing soap
paper towels
hand sanitizer
A fever thermometer and over-the-counter fever medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Prescription medications
Grocery Shopping Tips
Choose a “designated shopper,” i.e., one person in your household who is safely able to do the grocery shopping
Make a meal plan and a shopping list
Plan to buy enough food to last 1-2 weeks for your household
Choose fruits and vegetables that last longer in the refrigerator or are frozen easily
Freezing milk works well and is safe, allowing you to buy larger quantities without worrying about the milk spoiling
While at the store, avoid touching items you probably won’t buy
Looking after loved ones
Providing supportive care to loved ones who are sick at home includes helping them to rest, drink plenty of fluids, and use a pain reliever for fever and body aches If you are providing direct care to someone who is sick, avoid visiting other people
If possible, have only one person care for those who are sick to limit the number of people exposed
If you can, find a person who can be your “buddy” so that if you get sick, your buddy can go to the pharmacy or store for you – and you can be someone else’s buddy too
You can use technology such as phone and video calls to keep in touch with friends, family members and others in your community or neighbourhood
You can offer to get groceries and run errands for people who are sick or are at higher risk of getting serious complications if they become sick
Keep emergency phone numbers in a place where everyone in the household can find them