Dr. Michael Patterson, the territory’s chief public health officer, says the person recently travelled to Nunavut for a job and is isolating from co-workers and doing well
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Dr. Michael Patterson, the territory’s chief public health officer, says there is a presumptive infection of a worker at the Mary River Mine, 176 kilometres southwest of Pond Inlet.
Health Minister George Hickes says employees at the mine have not had any contact with community members. “We wish this individual a quick recovery. Please remember that we all have a role to play in limiting the spread of COVID-19, and now is the time to stay vigilant with our public health measures.”
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