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April 10, 2021 - 3:08 PM Sun Peaks residents are being asked by a local doctor to not to travel, following a rise in COVID-19 cases. In an online bulletin, Dr. Shane B. Barclay of the Sun Peaks Health Centre said that the community conducted more than 40 tests and now there are 15 additional positive COVID-19 cases. I suspect there are more, Barclay said. The people affected are from all areas of employment and business within Sun Peaks. Barclay said the clinic is still in contact with Interior Health to obtain more testing capacity for next week and recommended if people had any symptoms, to try to get tested, whether it be there or in Kamloops.
February 15, 2021 - 8:00 AM The Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a new COVID-19 education campaign for staff, residents and customers at ski resorts and Sun Peaks’ Mayor Al Raine says he appreciates the help. “This is one of those issues that needs repeated messaging… people just want to reach out and do more socializing, so repeated messaging is good at this point,” he said. Sun Peaks has only had roughly 14 cases since COVID-19 began, he said, adding that the businesses and resort have been taking COVID-19 protocols seriously throughout the pandemic. The Sun Peaks Health Centre has also been working with Interior Health, receiving COVID-19 test results overnight and connecting with those who have taken tests and with those who need to self isolate, Raine said.
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“The health and safety of our staff, guests and community is the top priority, now and always,” the hotel said in the statement. “While we are in communication with health authorities on all protocols, we have diligently prepared for this type of scenario over the past nine months and have robust policies and procedures in place to effectively manage the situation. Outdoor recreation at Sun Peaks continues to be considered safe for anyone following public health direction, such as physical distancing, wearing a face covering and staying home when unwell. On Saturday, Dec. 26, Sun Peaks Health Centre medical director Dr. Shane Barclay informed the resort community of the positive tests.