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Interior Health declares Williams Lake area COVID-19 cluster contained

Interior Health has declared the COVID-19 cluster in Williams Lake has been contained.

Since the cluster was declared, 421 total cases of COVID-19 were linked to the cluster. 4 new cases have been identified since Interior Health’s last report on Friday, February 19th. A total of 33 COVID-19 cases are still active and are in self-isolation. Since the cluster was declared 388 people have recovered.

Interior Health says there are still COVID-19 cases occurring in the area, and people n all communities should remain vigilant in following COVID-19 precautions:

  • Keep to your household bubbles and avoid social gatherings.
  • Stay home when you are sick and get tested if you have any symptoms consistent with COVID-19
  • Practic physical distancing
  • Wear a mask
  • Wash your hands often
  • Avoid all non-essential travel

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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