Everyone is being encouraged to seek out and spread only accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes our MP, Niki Ashton.

 

CEO of the Northern Health Region, Helga Bryant, sent a letter to Ashton last week. In it she noted that information Ashton has posted on social media has created worry, bordering on panic among northern residents.

 

In addition, healthcare staff is now experiencing threatening in-person and over-the-phone interactions with people demanding to be tested who do not meet the provincial screening criteria. 

 

Screening tools provided by the province will indicate if testing is required or not. If not, the person is provided with information about the virus and how to self-monitor at home.  

 

If testing is indicated, a more detailed screening takes place.  That often, but now always, indicates testing.   

 

Bryant encourages all northerners to go to their website at northernhealthregion.com for the latest COVID-19 information.