March 13, 2020 - Islands Trust Response to Coronavirus

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Bowen, Denman, Hornby,  Gabriola, Galiano, Gambier, Lasqueti, Mayne, N. Pender, Salt Spring, Saturna, S. Pender, Thetis 
 
 
News Release 
200- 1627 Fort Street Victoria, BC  V8R 1H8 
Telephone  (250) 405-5151 FAX:  (250) 405-5155 
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information@islandstrust.bc.ca     www.islandstrust.bc.ca 
 
 
 
March 13, 2020            2020-04-IT 
Islands Trust Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) 
 
Lekwungen, METULIYE/Victoria, BC - We understand many people in island communities have concerns about 
coronavirus (COVID-19). Islands Trust is actively monitoring coronavirus information and will adjust our operations as 
needed to respond to evolving information from health authorities and government agencies.  Islands Trust is working 
to be part of the solution by taking precautionary measures and providing trusted COVID-19 information.  
 
The information provided below does not indicate additional risks in island communities.  
 
Meeting and Event Cancellations 
We have postponed the upcoming screenings of Dust n’ Bones on Denman, Galiano and Salt Spring Islands.  
We will consider cancellation of local trust committee and other business meetings based on local circumstances and 
recommendations from public health officials. In the meantime, meetings will be conducted in compliance with the 
Provincial Health Officer's prevention recommendations including social distancing and the avoidance of person-to-
person contact. 
Any meeting cancellations will be sent to e-mail subscribers and announced on our: 
 Website http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/   
 Facebook page @IslandsTrust   
 Twitter page @Islands_Trust 
 
Our Offices 
Our offices, located in Victoria, on Salt Spring Island, and on Gabriola Island, will remain open. Staff who feel unwell 
have been requested to stay home, and we are following Island Health prevention recommendations, which are the 
same precautions used to prevent the spread of the common cold and flu:  
 Wash your hands often with soap and water and avoid touching your face 
 Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow when you sneeze or cough. 
 Do not touch your face, eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands 
 Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces 
 Stay home when you are sick 
 
Members of the public continue to be welcome at Islands Trust offices. We request that if you are sick, you stay home 
and contact us by phone or email. 
 
Trusted Sources of Information 
During this time, we recommend using trusted, evidence-based sources for up-to-date information about novel 
coronavirus (COVID-19). 
Anyone concerned that they may have been exposed to, or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, should contact their 
health-care provider, or call 8-1-1. 
 
 
 

 
Information lines 
 Government of Canada Coronavirus Information Line: 1-833-784-4397    
 HealthLink BC 8-1-1 
 
Frequently Asked Questions  

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