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By Veronica Beltran

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Witset community marks one week in COVID-19 lockdown

Sep 28, 2020 | 4:26 PM

WITSET FIRST NATION–A release posted on Facebook by the Witset First Nation, north of Smithers, says this past weekend marked a week into their lockdown to try and slow the spread of COVID-19 in their community.

“We are currently at 14 positive cases in our community,” reads a release by Beverley Clifton Percival, Health Director at Witset Health Centre.

“This is not about individuals, it is about taking measures to eliminate the threat of COVID-19 and protect ourselves and our families…We are in this for the long haul and it requires us to reduce our contacts.”–Release by Beverley Clifton Percival, Health Director at Witset Health Centre

The release goes on to say that as B.C. heads into the winter months it’s important to keep our bubbles small.

“There is no blame to lay. As we have seen from various reports over the last few months, it is easy to become infected and not even know it,” continues the release. The release also reminds community members to continue to abide by the provincial health guidelines in order to bend the curve in their community and keep their members safe.

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