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By Veronica Beltran

COVID case at the mill

COVID Case confirmed at Northwood Pulp Mill

Oct 30, 2020 | 11:11 AM

PRINCE GEORGE–An employee of a contractor working on a site at Northwood Pulp Mill has tested positive for COVID-19.

Canfor has confirmed the cases saying in a statement, “an employee of a contractor who was working on-site at Northwood Pulp Mill has tested positive for COVID-19. That person is now recovering at home.”

“Contact tracing was immediately conducted, which included Canfor Pulp and contractor employees, and as a result eight people are now in quarantine for 14 days. Cleaning protocols were also put in place quickly.”–Statement by Canfor

Canfor adds that their “top priority” is the health and safety of their employees, adding that since the start of the pandemic COVID-19 protocols have been in place to help protect employees.

Canfor goes on to say that “any contractors working on-site are required to have COVID-19 protocols in place that meet our high standards.”

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