CHN is Haida Gwaii’s centralized source for information and updates regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Below you will find resources, phone support, Island-wide and community notices, and additional resources from BC and Canada. This page will be updated regularly.
HAIDA GWAII STATE OF EMERGENCY MEASURES AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES
• A WEEK OF GRATITUDE FROM UNIFIED COMMAND – Day 3 – May 14, 2020
• A WEEK OF GRATITUDE FROM UNIFIED COMMAND – Day 2 – May 13, 2020
•A WEEK OF GRATITUDE FROM UNIFIED COMMAND – Day 1 – May 12, 2020
• UPDATE COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii declared over – August 28, 2020
• UPDATE – COVID-19 Community Outbreak on Haida Gwaii – July 29, 2020
• Northern Health Information Bulletin – Outbreak declared on Haida Gwaii – July 24, 2020
• COVID-19 Mental Health Resources – July 23, 2020
• Northern Health guide for your community – June 5
• Accessing medical care on Haida Gwaii during the pandemic – March 28
• COVID-19: An Urgent Message from Haida Gwaii Phsyicians – March 18
School District #50 – Haida Gwaii and Recreation Updates
• Pacific Coastal Temporary Suspension of Operations to Masset until September 12, 2020 – Updated July 28
• BC Ferries – Temporary Service Adjustments – April 14
• Pacific Coastal – President’s Message – Updated April 14
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Haida Gwaii Services Webpage – Map – Island-wide business updates
Haida Gwaii Community Futures Update – July 28, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC Update – Self-isolation lifted in Northern Health Region – September 25, 2020
OLD MASSET EOC Update – Reminder of Self-isolation Protocol – September 16, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC Update – Outbreak declared over – August 28, 2020
Old Massett EOC Update Mandatory Mask Notice – Post – August 5, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC Update – Post – July 29, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC Update – Post – July 20, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC Update – Post – July 17, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC Update – Fire Ban Lifted – June 4, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC UPDATE FIRE BAN & TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS – May 25, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC UPDATE – FIRE BAN – May 22, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC – Situation Update – May 7, 2020
OLD MASSETT EOC NEWSFLASH #2 – March 26
OLD MASSETT EOC NEWSFLASH #1 – March 23
Old Massett Village Council
• OMVC Notice – Checkpoints and Implications for Violating Curfew – August 7, 2020
• Old Massett Village Council Release – Service for a loved one during COVID-19 Pandemic & Haida Gwaii State of Emergency – April 13
• Old Massett Village Council Release – Letter to Community About Checkpoints – April 5
• Old Massett Village Council News Release – Gaw Tlagee’s Response to COVID-19 – April 1
• Old Massett Village Council office closed until further notice – March 17
• Haida Health Centre Facebook Page posts regular program and service updates
• Community Communication Line: 250-626-7293
• Emergency Management – Gaw Tlagee & area Facebook Page
• OMVC Haida Health Centre – Announcement regarding COVID – March 13
• Xaad Kil Nee Office closed – March 17
Village of Masset
• COVID-19 Outbreak on Haida Gwaii Village of Masset Community Response Post – July 27, 2020
• Village of Masset COVID-19 Essential Services Update – April 7
• Village of Masset Essential Service Updates – March 22
• Village of Masset Office Closure – March 18
Vancouver Island Regional Library Masset Branch is now offering takeout services – June 10, 2020
• Port Clements EOC Update – August 28, 2020
• Port Clements EOC Update – August 6, 2020
• Resident Update – COVID-19 Self-identified Case Notice – July 24, 2020
• STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY NOTICE – March 23
• Port Clements Medication Delivery and Pickup Information – March 23
• Port Clements Travel Advisory – March 18
• Recreation Announcements – March 17
– Teen Centre is cancelled until further notice
• Port Clements Multiplex Closed to public access – March 16
• North Coast Regional District – office closures to the public and reduced services – March 18
SKIDEGATE EOC – Notice of Confirmed Case – November 15, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information on Self-Isolation in Skidegate – September 25, 2020
Skidegate EOC – Information – Elder Care & Medical Travel – September 14, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – All you good people – September 11, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Outbreak over – August 28, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Curfew lifted – August 21, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – August 14, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Bulletin 10 – Post – August 7, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Bulletin 9 – Post – August 5, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Bulletin 8 – Post– July 29, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Bulletin 7 PDF – Post – July 25, 2020
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Bulletin 6 – April 30
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Message from the Chief Councilor – April 24
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – Bulletin 5 – April 17
SKIDEGATE EOC – Information – COVID-19 Update – April 12
• EOC Skidegate direct line: 250-559-4610
Skidegate Band Council Updates
• ISC Funding for Off-Reserve Band Members – posted May 27
• Skidegate Band Council BC Hydro Relief Fund Information Post – April 14 (PDF here)
• Skidegate Band Council COVID update – April 2
• Skidegate Band Council Election Postponed – April 1
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – August 12, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – August 10, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin FAQ’s – August 7, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – August 7, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – August 5, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – July 31, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – July 24, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – July 23, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – June 2, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – April 17, 2020
Queen Charlotte EOC Bulletin – April 9, 2020
Village of Queen Charlotte
• North Coast Regional District recycling services on Haida Gwaii – June 9
• Village of Queen Charlotte Essential Services Update – June 12
• Dedicated communications line: 250-637-1780 or email VQCHelp@gmail.com
• Declaration of State of Local Emergency – March 24
• SOLE Service Impacts – March 24
• Message from Village of Queen Charlotte Mayor – March 18
• Village of Queen Charlotte office is closed to the public. Available by email and phone for emergencies and administration inquires.
If you have a community announcement, email us at: info@haidanation.com
What are the symptoms of COVID-19? (updated July 9, 2020)
COVID-19 symptoms are similar to respiratory infections, including the flu and common cold. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include:
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough or worsening of chronic cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Lose of sense of smell or taste
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle aches
While less common, symptoms can also include:
- Stuffy nose
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Dizziness, confusion
- Abdominal pain
- Skin rashes or discoloration of fingers or toes.
The province has also created a BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool
BC Ministry of Health
Self-Isolation Infographic – May 22, 2020
Self-Monitoring Inforgraphic – May 22, 2020
| PROVINCIAL RESOURCES | |
| HealthLink BC | 811 (Deaf or hard of hearing 711) |
| Northern Health toll-free number for Northern BC Residents who may be experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 | 1-844-645-7811 |
| The Province has created a dedicated phone service to provide British Columbians with non-medical information about COVID-19 (multiple language options) | 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319) text message: 1-888-268-4319 |
| LOCAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES | |
| Old Massett Health Centre | 250-626-3911 |
| Skidegate Health Centre | 250-559-4610 |
| Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital | 250-626-4702 |
| Southern Haida Gwaii Hospital | 250-559-4900 |
British Columbia
On March 17, the province declared a state of emergency within British Columbia. “Declaring a state of emergency is an important measure to support our provincial health officer and minister of health in swift and powerful response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” (Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth)
- Government of BC
- WorkSafe BC
- BC Centre for Disease Control
- Office of the Provincial Health Officer: Information for people who are self-isolating due to contact with a case of COVID-19 or travel to an affected area
- First Nations Health Authority advises against large gatherings and unnecessary travel. For further community information and resources on COVID-19, please visit: www.fnha.ca/coronavirus
Canada
- Government of Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Awareness resources – fact sheet downloads available.