Northern Health has issued a public exposure alert for northeast B.C. She said while it is not believed there is widespread community transmission, the health authority wanted people to be aware and vigilant. The health authority said contact tracing is ongoing and, where possible, staff are reaching out to individuals who may have been exposed. People seeking a coronavirus test should call their primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) or the Northern Health COVID-19 Online Clinic and Info Line at 1-844-645-7811. Centre for Disease Control, there have been 4,358 total COVID-19 cases in B.C.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2020 15:42 UTC