Klemtu initiates lockdown process owing to suspected COVID case

The First Nation community of Klemtu has issued an emergency advisory for its membership, putting in place a full lock down of the community some 225 kilometres south of Prince Rupert.

The move by the Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation comes after a suspected case of COVID-19 was reported in the Central Coast community.

At this time, the local government authorities have told all but essential workers in the community to stay home, not to visit any households outside of their own and only go out if absolutely necessary to pick up groceries or other essential needs.

Those venturing out of their homes will be required to wear mask at all times.

The Council in the community notes that the suspected case has been isolated to one family and they are now quarantined with instructions not to leave their home while they await the results of tests. 

August 5th Emergency Advisory for Klemtu residents
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Further notes on their measures can be reviewed from the Kitasoo/Xia'xais Community Facebook page.

Klemtu is one of a number of Coastal First Nation communities that have isolated themselves since the arrival of COVID in Canada, restricting access to only those who are residents.

More notes related to COVID in British Columbia can be explored from our archive page.