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December 15, 2020
IH reporting COVID cluster at Big White
Interior Health (IH) reported today it has identified a COVID-19 cluster linked to Big White Ski Resort, 63 km east of Kelowna.
“Our investigation reveals 60 cases of COVID-19 related to Big White; mostly from transmission related to shared housing. All identified cases are required to self-isolate and public health continues to follow-up directly with their close contacts with guidance and support,” IH stated.
“Large households and social gatherings appear to be responsible for much of the COVID-19 transmission related to this cluster. This highlights the importance of limiting social activities and following COVID-19 protocols when indoors.
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December 14, 2020 - 1:39 PM Two staff members at Big White Ski Resort have tested positive for COVID-19 prompting Interior Health to travel to the resort to conduct widespread testing. Big White Ski Resort senior vice president Michael Ballingall told iNFOnews.ca Interior Health staff began testing Dec. 11 and came back today, Dec. 14. As many staff on the mountain don t have vehicles and there is no public transport, Interior Health had to travel to the mountain to conduct testing. Ballingall said the COVID transmission appears to have taken place about two weeks ago, and came about after staff gathered for a party and did not play be the rules.
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