Creston, BC – September 15, 2020:  As we all return to work and school after summer holidays, it’s important to continue practicing our COVID-19 health and safety measures. As Dr. Bonnie Henry states, “we must hold steady with our layers of protection. From keeping safe distances, to washing our hands, staying home, and staying away from others when we are ill and have symptoms of COVID-19, we must all do our part.” So on behalf of Town of Creston Council and staff, thank you to all the Creston residents who are working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Protecting Yourself from Wildfire Smoke: For information on protecting yourself from the poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke please visit: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke. If you have questions about the air quality or COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms related to either, call 811 or contact your health care provider.  Please stay safe, limit your outdoor activities, drink plenty of water and take good care of yourselves and your loved ones.

For more information on Provincial Health Officer’s Orders, modelling and mapping: 

• To find the provincial health officer’s orders, visit:
  https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
• For the last modelling information presented on Sept. 3, visit:
  https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/COVID19_Going_Forward_Sept_2020.pdf
• To see a map of COVID-19 cases by local health area, visit:
  http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data

 Media Contact:

• Kirsten Dunbar
• EOC Information Officer
• kirsten.dunbar@creston.ca
• 250 428-2214 (231)