Upper Nicola confirms two positive COVID-19 cases

The Upper Nicola Band has confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 among its community.

In a letter posted to Upper Nicola’s Facebook Page written by Chief Harvey McLeod and Collette Sunday, EOC Director, the band said they received notice from the First Nations Health Authority on Thursday (Jan. 14).

The Interior Health Authority will be conducting contact tracing for the two cases and will contact anybody who needs to self-isolate.

“The virus is and can be very harmful depending on the health conditions of the individual. So, with COVID-19 I just ask that you respect that and do everything you can to ensure the virus is spread on, or the consequences may be pretty bad,” said Chief McLeod.

“Look at your loved ones and say I’m going to do everything I can to keep them safe and I will do my part. We are working really hard at the Emergency Operations Centre and with First Nations and Interior Health, to ensure that this comes and goes and doesn’t impact our community,” concluded McLeod.

– Written by Michael Reeve

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