Creston, BC December 1, 2020: Creston, the importance of staying connected to our friends, family and neighbors in safe and thoughtful ways cannot be emphasized enough.  We know that we are stronger when we are kind, supported by one another, and working as part of a team.   It will take a collective effort from each and every one of us to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. It will take dedication to the provincial and federal health recommendations, and it will take commitment to keep our community healthy, safe and kind. On behalf of Council and staff, thank you for all you have done to make Creston a town we are very proud of. 

COVID-19 Testing in Creston: COVID-19 testing is available in Creston for anyone experiencing cold, influenza or COVID-19 symptoms. If you are unsure of your symptoms, you can take the COVID-19 online assessment: https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en, or call 8-1-1 to speak to HealthLinkBC for health information or advice. 

• To book a COVID-19 test call 1-877-740-7747 or go online: https://interiorhealthcovid.secureform.ca/index.php. In Creston, the closest COVID-19 Community Collection Centre is at the Creston Valley Hospital. 
• For instructions on what to do when you arrive for your test, visit: https://news.interiorhealth.ca/news/testing-information/. 
• For more information on receiving COVID-19 test results, self-isolating with COVID-19, and when to get a COVID-19 test, see the full media release from Interior Health: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/.../Navigating%20COVID-19.... 

BC Centre for Disease Control Data: The BC Centre for Disease Control compiles BC COVID-19 data,  available here: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/data. These datasets include: 

• Cases by Health Authority (updated daily)
• Cases by Health Service Area (updated weekly)
• Cases by Local Health Area (showing Creston, updated monthly)

Media Contact: 

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