By Canadian Press

Two N.W.T. communities under containment order after new COVID-19 cases

Aug 16, 2021 | 7:26 AM

YELLOWKNIFE — Two communities in the Northwest Territories are under a containment order after cases of COVID-19 were identified over the weekend. 

There is one confirmed case and five probable cases in Fort Good Hope, while Colville Lake has two confirmed cases. 

Both communities are under a 10-day containment order, with specific rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated residents. 

Unvaccinated people who were in either community on or after Aug. 5 must isolate for 10 days and get a COVID-19 test, while vaccinated people need to monitor for symptoms.

Masks are mandatory, gatherings are banned and all non-essential businesses must close.

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These are the first cases of COVID-19 in the territory since an outbreak at a Yellowknife school in June. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 16, 2021.

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