The Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) announces an unexpected wastewater signal detecting COVID-19 from Behchok谦虁.
The wastewater signal was detected on Aug. 23. It indicates people who had COVID-19 were in Behchok谦虁 between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23.
SA国际影视传媒淭his signal is unexpected, meaning the OCPHO is unaware of anyone with COVID-19 in the community,SA国际影视传媒 chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola said in a news release.
Everyone who currently lives in Behchok谦虁 is asked to:
- Wear a mask in all indoor public places
- Get the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible
- Limit indoor gatherings, only gather with household inside and go outside if gathering with others, until futher notice
- If you are sick, stay home
The OCPHO recommends people to isolate immediately and get tested if they are in Behchok谦虁 with COVID-19 symptoms.
Anyone who has been in any NWT community that had COVID-19 between Aug. 10 and Aug. 23 or was in Behchok谦虁 between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23 is urged by the CPHO to get tested for COVID-19.
There are currently a total of 220 cases of COVID-19 in the NWT, all but one of them NWT residents. There are currently 27 active cases in Yellowknife.