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One new COVID-19 case detected in Big White cluster: IH

Of the total 237 cases, 226 people have since recovered
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FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2020, file photo, Heather Brown, right, is tested for COVID-19 at a new walk-up testing site at Seattle’s Chief Sealth High School. The COVID-19 pandemic was Washington state’s top story for 2020. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Interior Health (IH) has recorded just one new case of COVID-19 at Big White since Feb. 12.

This brings the total to 237 cases linked to the cluster, originally declared Dec. 12.

Eleven active cases remain in self-isolation. Of the total cases, 226 people have since recovered.

ā€œMost of the transmission related to this community cluster has occurred at social events and gatherings and everyone is reminded that socialization must be limited to immediate household bubbles,ā€ stated IH in a release.

The health authority reminded the public in an update Feb. 19 that COVID-19 continues to circulate in all communities throughout the Interior.

ā€œInterior Health is thankful for the ongoing support of local community leaders and reminds everyone not to stigmatize or judge others who seek testing or test positive for COVID-19.ā€

IH reminded the public to stay safe and follow COVID-19 precautions:

  • Keep to your household bubbles and avoid social gatherings
  • Stay home when you are sick and get tested if you have any symptoms consistent with COVID-19
  • Practise physical distancing
  • Wear a mask
  • Wash your hands often
  • Avoid all non-essential travel

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Phil McLachlan is the editor at the Penticton Western News. He served as the reporter, and eventually editor of The Free Press newspaper in Fernie.
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