The Northwestern Health Unit has been investigating two cases of COVID-19 at the Valard Work camp in Pickle Lake.
The health unit says based on their investigation, the situation meets the Ministry of Health’s criteria for a workplace outbreak as there are two confirmed cases within a 14 day period with no obvious source of infection outside of the workplace.
The NWHU is working with Valard Construction on further investigation of the situation and ensuring COVID-19 control measures are in place.
The two cases are self-isolating, with one of the cases isolating outside of the region.
Contact follow-up is ongoing.
As a general reminder, residents of Pickle Lake and surrounding areas should practice increased vigilance in their personal preventive measures.
The health unit adds the public will be updated if the investigation shows any heightened risk.
