There are now 43 cases confirmed at the LNG Canada Project Site in Kitimat after two more were recently detected.
Northern Health originally declared an outbreak at the site on Nov. 19 after 14 employees tested positive for the virus.
“Northern Health, LNG Canada, and JGC Fluor have been working together on planning, preparing and implementing COVID-19 measures since early spring and continue to work closely to ensure enhanced control measures are followed, to protect the health of all staff,” a news release states from Nov. 19.
“Northern Health is working with the BCCDC to ensure communication with the health authorities or jurisdictions of the affected employees’ home communities.”
Four days ago, on Nov. 23, the authority announced there were 41 confirmed cases, of which 34 were listed active.
“All of these cases are considered to be associated with this outbreak and occurred in the same general work location,” Northern Health said, noting the outbreak will remain in place for a minimum of 28 days from the start.
COVID-19 outbreak at LNG Canada Project site – Kitimat – Update #2
— Northern Health (@Northern_Health) November 27, 2020
As of Friday, November 27th, 43 employees associated with this outbreak have tested positive for COVID-19, an increase of two since the November 23rd update.
Full update here:https://t.co/MJgBzlOD4s pic.twitter.com/GhvyNCHgqS
Following today's (Nov. 27) update, 34 of the 43 total cases remain active, nine have recovered and another 17 people are in self-isolation at the project site.
The remaining individuals are in isolation in their home communities.
"On-site screening of employees, contact management and tracing are continuing,and there continue to be no public exposures in Kitimat and the surrounding area at this time.
"Northern Health, LNG Canada, and JGC Fluor continue to work closely together to ensure enhanced control measures are followed, to protect the health of all staff.
"Northern Health is working with the BCCDC to ensure communication with the health authorities or jurisdictions of the affected employees’ home communities."
- with files from Kyle Balzer, PrinceGeorgeMatters
