Travel restricted as 2 cases of COVID-19 detected in Pangnirtung
CBC
There are two new cases of COVID-19 in Pangnirtung as of late Monday, said Nunavut's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Michael Patterson in a news release Tuesday.
Public health expects confirmation of those results later today, but new restrictions in the community go into effect immediately.
"It is highly unlikely that these are false positive results and we must act accordingly," Patterson said.
"At this time, we do not know which variant this is, but in light of the threat of Omicron, we are tightening public health measures in the community to limit possible spread to other communities. We will know the variant strain within approximately a week."
The cases reflect the first time COVID-19 has hit the community of Pangnirtung.
The following restrictions are now in effect:
Schools can open under these restrictions when classes resume after the holiday break.
Premier P.J. Akeeagok, Health Minister John Main and Dr. Michael Patterson, chief public officer of health, are scheduled to give a live update on COVID-19 in the territory at 11 ET.
Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms is advised to call the COVID hotline at 1-888-975-8601 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or notify their community health centre by phone.
Please do not go to the health centre in person.
COVID-19 vaccines are available to all Nunavummiut aged 5 and older and boosters are available for anyone 12 years and older. Contact your health centre to make an appointment.
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