A member of the 鈥楴amgis First Nation tested positive for COVID-19 post mortem.
The test was done last week after the person, who had previous health complications, had already passed away, 鈥楴amgis Chief Don Svanvik confirmed Friday (Oct. 2).
Svanvik said there was an extensive public health investigation as soon as the positive test was announced, and there are no confirmed cases on Cormorant Island, where the 鈥楴amgis reside.
Svanvik also noted in a video that was posted to The Corporation of the Village of Alert Bay鈥檚 Facebook page Sept. 29 that contact tracing was started immediately as part of the public health investigation.
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