LNG Canada has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in an employee who works at the site of its future export facility in Kitimat, B.C.
The company said in an emailed statement to Global News that the individual experienced mild symptoms and immediately returned to their home to self-isolate.
LNG Canada informed its workforce of the positive case on March 28 and said Northern Health has taken steps to inform any potential contacts.
We applaud the action taken by the individual who self-isolated immediately upon experiencing symptoms. Their action has contributed to the prevention of potential further spread,” said LNG Canada’s director of corporate affairs Susannah Pierce. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]