03/12/2020
With the increasing concern over the COVID-19 virus we felt it was important we let our valued patients know we are actively monitoring the situation surrounding it’s transmission. While the risk in BC still remains low we would like to let you know the extra steps we are taking to keep our clinic area clean and our patients safe:
🔴 We are constantly disinfecting high traffic areas and metal areas (door handles, credit card machine, treatment tables etc)
🔴 Everyone is thoroughly washing hands between every patient ( this is a regular practice so it is a habit already)
🔴 We will supply hand sprays and disinfectant wipes throughout our clinic
🔴 We encourage any of our patients feeling under the weather to stay home without any cancellation fees being enforced. We simply ask you give us as much time as possible to cancel your appointment.
🔴 one of the most important things we can all do to prevent the spread of the virus is to become properly informed using reliable sources such as the following:
✅ For Common Facts/Myths about COVID19 go here:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
✅ For an overview of general facts about COVID19 go here:
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/publications/diseases-conditions/covid-19/coronavirus-factsheet-eng.pdf
✅ For various fact sheets and infographs to better understand the disease, it’s transmission and how to prepare yourselves go here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources.html
We hope the above helps to ease any concerns our patients and their family’s may have. Should you have any further questions or concerns make sure you contact your local health authority such as Fraser Health.
From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently clean...