False alarm, there is no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Klemtu.

The Kitasoo Xai鈥檟ais First Nation, who reside on B.C.鈥檚 central coast about halfway between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert, had been in emergency lockdown since Aug. 5 after a suspected COVID-19 case, but after tests came back negative, the emergency lockdown was announced as over.

鈥淎ll test results were negative,鈥� stated Chief Councillor Roxanne Robinson via news release. 鈥淭here are no suspected cases in the community at this time.鈥�

Robinson added that ongoing precautionary measures are still in effect. 鈥淜eep your bubbles small, wash hands frequently, and only travel for essential purposes. Those under travel precautions need to complete their designated time, ignoring self-isolation or physical distancing advice can have devastating effects and endanger lives.鈥�

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