Northern Health has declared a Covid-19 outbreak at the Pretium Resources Brucejack mine north of Stewart.
To date, 22 people have tested positive for the virus, 14 of 17 active cases are in self-isolation at the main Brucejack Main camp. Proactive testing is underway and anyone identified as cases or close contacts have been instructed to self-isolate either on-site or in their home communities.
The company is implementing further outbreak management measures including a halt to worker travel.
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