Surge of COVID-19 cases in Fort St. James and area

FORT ST. JAMES — COVID-19 remains a concern in the Fort St. James area.

Northern Health says between November 18 and December 17, there have been 108 lab-confirmed cases in the central and northern portions of the Nechako Local Health Area. This includes 33 cases confirmed between December 9 and 15,. Of the total, 65 cases are considered active.

We need your support and commitment to act responsibly and to play your part in limiting the spread of the virus. These include (but are not limited to):

• No social gatherings of any size; social interactions and gatherings are limited to those in your immediate household only
• Travel for essential purposes only; people should not travel to visit others, unless it is urgently required or essential
• Wearing a mask in indoor public spaces; masks are required for everyone in all indoor public settings, workplaces and retail stores
• Staying home if you are sick