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COVID-19 detected in Behchokǫ̀ wastewater

Keven Dow
By Keven Dow

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has reported a detection of COVID-19 in the wastewater in Behchokǫ̀. The signal was detected on Aug. 23.

The sample suggests one or multiple individuals with COVID-19 were in Behchokǫ̀ between August 20th to 23rd.

The OCPHO says the signal is unexpected, as they are unaware of anyone with COVID-19 in the community.

They recommend that anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 in Behchokǫ̀ or who was present at recent exposure notifications should isolate immediately and arrange for testing.

Anyone who visited any region of NWT with COVID-19 activity between Aug. 10 to 23, and who was in Behchokǫ̀ between Aug. 20 to 23 should also arrange for testing.

As of yesterday, everyone living or staying in Behchokǫ̀ is advised to wear a mask in all indoor public settings; get vaccinated if eligible for the vaccine; limit indoor gatherings to household only; and stay home if they are feeling sick.

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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