BC Hydro reports three new cases of COVID-19 at Site C

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – B.C. Hydro is confirming, Tuesday, another  three new positive cases of COVID-19 at the Site C work camp.

According to Hydro, health officials have confirmed that none of the cases originated at site.

The first worker has not been to site since being exposed and testing positive. The second worker returned to work for two days last week after being exposed off site and later tested positive upon returning home. Both workers are currently isolating at home.

A third worker developed symptoms two days after arriving at site last week and subsequently tested positive. This case is unrelated to the other two cases and this third worker remains isolated at camp under the care of the on-site medical clinic.

Hydro says Site C contact tracing has been completed and, as a precautionary measure, two additional people are isolating in camp.

Health officials have confirmed that these three new cases are unrelated to the two isolated cases that were announced the week of October 12.

The total number of COVID-19 cases at Site C is now up to seven.