Key Updates
Additional grocery shopping
options:
Pemberton Valley Supermarket is providing a a dedicated time for seniors and immune compromised members of the public to shop for groceries.:
Open Tuesday - Saturday - 8am to 10am for elderly
and immune compromised 10am to 6pm for general
public
Please note: "elderly and immune compromised" is at the shopper's
discretion. They are not asking for ID, nor are they asking for
medical conditions or any other reason you might have to be
there.
Alternate Options: You can email in
your order to
seniors@pembertonsupermarket.com and items will
be delivered to your door on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please email
order in the day before.
The
Village will continue to share regular updates via it's Facebook
page (www.facebook.com/VillageOfPemberton) and website (www.pemberton.ca).
Key Updates for March 26, 2020 from Vancouver Coastal
Health
- For a full list of updates from VCH visit vch.ca
- New supports announced to protect the vulnerable population in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
- Ministry of Health monitoring the supply of Personal Protective Equipment
- Dr. Henry issues an order for health sector workers to work at one facility only
- Government of
Canada invokes Quarantine Act for any traveler arriving or
returning to Canada
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep our health-care workers
safe
Minister Dix said the Ministry is
conserving and micromanaging our current existing inventory, and
working diligently to seek new sources of supply. The province has
also created a new provincial supply chain co-ordination unit to
better control the flow of essential goods and services, including
medical supplies. There is also a ban on reselling vital supplies,
such as masks and cleaning products. People who break that order
can be fined up to $10,000 or jailed for one
year.
Health sector workers to work at
one facility only
Dr. Henry also announced an order
requiring health sector workers to work at one facility only
throughout the pandemic, this includes long term care,
acute/extended care, and assisted living.
Quarantine Act for
travellers
Also today, the Government of
Canada invoked the Quarantine Act, imposing a mandatory 14-day
self-isolation for any traveller arriving or returning to
Canada.
Key Messages to
Share
- Wash your hands frequently and stay home if possible
- Practice social distancing if you have to go out
- If you think you have COVID-19 take the self-assessment here: covid19.thrive.health
- Self-isolate at
home for 10 days if you have COVID-19 symptoms
Library Resource Delivery
If you are a senior in the Pemberton area, the Pemberton Lions
Club will now deliver library resources to you. If interested,
please email Katie at katiepaulet@hotmail.com with
the following information:
- Name, address, phone and/or email
- If you require a library card
- The resources you would like such as a specific title or a bundle based on a topic
Please be assured that the library and Lions Club will follow
all health guidelines. Precautionary measures include:
- Only one person will be involved in the delivery
- The volunteer will wear gloves, use hand sanitizer and observe social distancing
- You will be emailed prior to the time of delivery with an estimate drop off time. Resources will be placed on the front step in a visible area or as specially requested.
- As an additional precautionary measure it is suggested that you bring the books inside, wash your hands immediately and then leave the books to sit for 3-4 days.
- Preliminary information on COVID-19 suggests that the virus may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days depending on different conditions such as temperature, type of surface and humidity of the environment. As an additional precautionary measure please consider bringing the books inside, washing your hands immediately and then leaving the books to sit for a few days.
In case anybody has concerns - the library
materials have been quarantined inside the Library since last week
and no returns have been accepted. The Library has also had a
full disinfectant clean and I have been the only staff member in
there so far and taking precautions with regular handwashing and
hand sanitizer.
As an extra precaution we will be handling any checkouts with
gloves and wiping the covers down with disinfectant.
If anyone has any other specific concerns or questions, please
let me know!
Emma Gillis
Library Director
Pemberton & District Public Library
Tel: 604-894-6916 egillis@pemberton.bclibrary.ca
Posted: Saturday, March 28, 2020
