After the province announced one positive case of COVID-19 in the Thompson-Mystery Lake District, the city is reminding residents to continue following measures to keep the coronavirus at bay.

 

In a press release, the city says that Public Health nurses and staff are conducting extensive contact tracing and monitoring, and that Thompson is working closely with the Northern Health Region and community partners to contain this event.

 

Mayor Colleen Smook says no one should be surprised or caught off-guard by this announcement as we knew this day would come.

 

Smook says it’s important that we all follow precautions and public health orders properly, such as staying home when you’re feeling sick, washing your hands frequently or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and covering your cough or sneeze.

 

The City of Thompson will provide updates as the situation progresses in collaboration with provincial authorities.