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Visitation suspended at Inuvik Long Term Care due to possible chickenpox

Keven Dow
By Keven Dow

Visitation at the Inuvik Long Term Care is being suspended effective immediately due to a possible case of chickenpox in the facility. Inuvik Public Health is overseeing the case investigation and advises there is very little risk to the public related to this.

In a press release, the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority noted that anyone who may have concerns due to recent visitation is encouraged to contact Inuvik Public Health during regular business hours. To check on family members who are residents in the facility, contact the Inuvik Long Term Care at 867-777-8130.

Individuals who wish to check on their vaccination status related to chickenpox are also encouraged to contact public health during regular business hours at 867-777-7246.

Keven Dow
Keven Dow
News. Keven moved here from Ontario in November of 2018. As of December Keven is back to doing full-time news after transitioning into a news/mid-days position in late 2019. Prior to that, he was doing weekends/news for about 8-9 months. He's from a small tomato town in Ontario and went to College at Fanshawe for Radio Broadcasting. He loves talking about sports, entertainment, the community, and local events. Got a news tip? Email me at [email protected]

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