The only case of Covid-19 in Nunavut turned out to be a false positive.

Chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson announced Nunavut is returning to zero confirmed cases of Covid-19.

SA国际影视传媒淲e have a very comprehensive system of investigating and tracing Covid-19 in the territory to ensure checks and balances are in place. Testing is one component, and further tracing, monitoring and evaluating information helps us capture the whole picture,SA国际影视传媒� Patterson said in a May 4 news release.

The territory's first case was confirmed in Pond Inlet last week. With the false positive, Nunavut returns to the status it enjoyed as the only jurisdiction in Canada free of any confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus.

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All swabs collected in the initial contact tracing process came back negative after being testing in Iqaluit.

Recently imposed travel restrictions for Pond Inlet have been lifted. Travel between the community and others may resume effective immediately. All territory-wide public health orders will remain.

SA国际影视传媒淲hile this is a relief for many Nunavummiut, it does not mean anyone should relax or ease up on physical distancing, handwashing and cleaning surfaces often, and staying home,SA国际影视传媒� stated Premier Joe Savikataaq.

SA国际影视传媒淧lease remain diligent in practicing these measures and keeping yourself and one another well. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 up to all of us to keep our communities safe.SA国际影视传媒�