A Fort Smith resident has been diagnosed with Covid-19, chief public health officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola said in a news release Thursday. 

The individual returned from travel outside the territory and is now self-isolating at home, she said. 

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The diagnosis was made through the recently deployed ID NOW rapid testing device. The device provided a preliminary diagnosis in 15 minutes, which was confirmed by the Stanton Territorial Hospital lab. 

Kandola reminds residents to call local health units to arrange a Covid-19 test as soon as symptoms develop. 

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The individual and the contact have both been provided with isolation advice and monitoring will continue.