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The internet has some great idea on how to keep busy while we spend time social distancing, like this one from Pinterest: Social Distance Activity Bingo! Challenge your family and friends to a game, talk about your progress and share your ideas as you all try to get BINGO first!
Or, if you and your family are up for a screen-free challenge, why not challenge each other (or your neighbors) to Screen Free Bingo?
Hey everyone, you can join CLBC’s teleconference COVID-19 update for service providers and home sharing providers tomorrow (Sep. 29) from 2:05 – 3 p.m. Speakers will include:
Use participant code 37568# when you call in to 1-877-353-9184. Consider calling early, you can dial in as early as 1:45 p.m.
Local news reports from Castanet.net in Kelowna announced six new Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams in BC to help BC residents with severe mental health challenges access community-based support.
One of the new mobile teams will be based in Kelowna delivering 24/7 flexible, individualized community living, psychosocial, and recovery supports for adults with serious, complex, and persistent mental health challenges that make it difficult to manage day-to-day activities.
We will continue to post new information as it becomes available.
Learn how to safely use a non-medical masks and protect yourself and others from #COVID19: https://t.co/NrjbonfIl6 pic.twitter.com/ydJDALoQoC
— Public Safety Canada (@Safety_Canada) September 12, 2020
We all work hard to keep ourselves and others safe, by staying at least 2m apart when possible. When it’s not possible to be 2m apart, we can choose to wear a mask or face covering – check out some more information here!
Responding to an unprecedented pandemic is hard. If you are struggling, reach out for help. Wellness Together Canada provides mental health and substance use support with access 24/7 and no fees. Their website also has a list of available youth and adult resources. Check it out, and share with others!
Starting September 14th, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) will require you to wear non-medical masks or face coverings in recreation facilities. There are some exceptions to this requirement – masks are not required when:
Check out their webpage with more information on safe re-opening plans, and COVID-19 updates.
We’ve all seen changes in our daily lives as we adapt to social distancing. We know that social distancing means staying at least 2m away from other people, and we know that it helps prevent Coronavirus (COVID-19). Keeping this “physical distance” of 2m keeps ourselves and others safe.
Starting next week we'll reduce seating capacity on all the buses and install signage to indicate which seats are vacant. https://t.co/BSj0XXfGoV #physicaldistancing. pic.twitter.com/lWrWWjfuoF
— TransLink BC | Masks Mandatory (@TransLink) March 27, 2020
Check out the Foundry BC website for a great explanation of how this “physical distance” helps during a pandemic. Their website also explains self-isolation or self-monitoring, and how these two things are different.
