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New spaces secured across BC, including PG, for vulnerable individuals to self isolate

The BC Government has paired up with local governments, hotels and non-profits to help vulnerable British Columbians find a place to self isolate to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

939 spaces at 23 different sites across the province have been secured, with one in Prince George.

The Prince George location has seven spaces.

“These new spaces are a critical part of how we can support those who are vulnerable in our community, including those who are experiencing homelessness or living in communal locations where the virus could spread more quickly,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

“In partnership with health authorities and local government, these new spaces are helping us mitigate the effect of this virus and support our health-care system in communities across the province.”

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These rooms and community centre beds will host people experiencing homelessness, people without safe spaces to self-isolate and youth.

In addition, some hotels are reserved specifically for people who have COVID-19 and need a place to self-isolate while they recover.

Other spaces are for patients being discharged from hospitals who require ongoing health care – freeing up hospital beds.

Health authorities are identifying those who require self-isolation and working with BC Housing to refer people to hotel rooms or community centres.

Some of these facilities are already operational, while the others are expected to be ready shortly.

Additionally, more rooms have been identified in communities throughout the province to be able to expand capacity if a need is identified by health authorities.

Non-profit societies will oversee the day-to-day management of the hotels, motels and community centre spaces.

Staff will be on-site regularly and will provide daily meals and cleaning services.

Health-care workers will also provide on-site care to ensure people are getting the medical attention they need.

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