COVID-19 vaccine clinics in both Oliver and Osoyoos have been cancelled for Tuesday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 21 due to the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire. Those that have appointments are being notified from Interior Health and will be able to book another appointment on a different date.
Anyone who wants to receive their vaccination can go to the ongoing walk-in clinic at the Trade and Convention Centre in Penticton July 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or on July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There are no Interior Health facilities are currently under evacuation alert and no patients or residents have been proactively evacuated at this time. Those who require emergency care should proceed to the South Okanagan General Hospital as needed.
Interior Health also continues to monitor wildfire activity across the region. Wildfire planning includes supporting anyone who may be in isolation due to COVID-19.
Interior Health is reminding people to make preparations for wildfires, and smoky skies as air quality deteriorates by visiting: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/Emergency/Wildfires/Pages/default.aspx
