Northern Health managing COVID-19 cluster at Trans Mountain site near Valemount

PRINCE GEORGE — Northern Health Medical Health Officers are working with Trans Mountain to manage a cluster of COVID-19 cases among employees and contractors in the Valemount area.

As of Aug. 13, 16 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in association with the cluster, and the cases are considered active at this time. There are approximately 50 close contacts in self-isolation.

Northern Health says it’s currently not declaring a COVID-19 outbreak. Public Health’s investigation suggests most infections were not acquired at the site, and there is little evidence of ongoing transmission of illness among project employees.

Northern Health is encouraging Trans Mountain staff, and residents in the Valemount area, to be aware that COVID-19 continues to circulate, and to take preventive measures such as frequent handwashing, mask-wearing, and getting vaccinated at their earliest opportunity, to further protect themselves and their community.