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By Veronica Beltran

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Third confirmed case of COVID-19 at Site C

Oct 13, 2020 | 2:28 PM

VANCOUVER– BC Hydro has confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 at the Site C work camp in Fort St. John, B.C.

In a release by BC Hydro they say that they were notified over the long weekend that a contractor worker staying in the worker accommodation tested positive.

“Under the direction of health officials all contact tracing has been completed and one additional worker has been asked to isolate. There is a low risk of transmission due to the precautions taken by the worker while at site and the protocols in place in the camp.”–Release by BC Hydro

BC Hydro says that the worker is being cared for by the on-site health clinic. The worker will remain quarantined in their room, which is in a separate dormitory and away from other workers.

“BC Hydro has been closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19 since January. Extensive measures to protect the health and safety of workers on the Site C project have been implemented to reduce the potential for transmission at camp,” continues the release. This is the third confirmed case of COVID-19 on Site C–non of them are considered related.

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