COVID-19 outbreak at seniors apartments in Fort St. John

FORT ST. JOHN — Northern Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the North Peace Seniors Housing Society apartments in Fort St. John. Northern Health says there are currently six confirmed cases among apartment residents.

Northern Health says all residents of the apartment complex are being asked to take extra precautions, including reducing visitors and social interactions. People at risk have been asked to self-isolate in their apartments. In addition to that, common rooms have been closed. Increased environmental cleaning is being performed throughout the complex.

All apartment residents are being asked to self-monitor for symptoms as well as limit visitors, cautiously adhere to mask-wearing in public areas in the buildings and hallways, and reduce movement and interactions with others.

The outbreak declaration will be in place for at least 28 days. Questions specific to the North Peace Seniors Housing Society should be directed to their office at 250-785-8983.