Northern Health is warning the public about another outbreak in the Northeast.
This time, the outbreak is centred around the small community of Prespatou, 100 km north of Fort St John.
Part of the issue, says Northern Health, is they are unsure if they have been able to find all the contacts who might have been exposed.
“Individuals who may have attended any events, service, or gatherings (however large or small) in the Prespatou region where social distancing or appropriate masking was not in place or being observed since early August are asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if they begin to exhibit symptoms,” said Northern Health on August 28.
They say contact tracing is underway, and they are reaching out directly to individuals who may have been exposed, where possible, but some people who might have been exposed have not been identified.
“Individuals seeking a test should call their primary care provider or the NH COVID-19 Online Clinic & Info Line at 1-844-645-7811.”
Northeast BC residents are strongly encouraged to self-monitor, and to isolate and seek testing if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.
