A First Nation community in northern Alberta announced Friday it is setting up checkpoints around its perimeter to keep visitors away over concerns about the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. “In a joint meeting held today in Fort McKay between Fort McKay First Nation Chief Mel Grandjamb… Fort McKay Métis President Ron Quintal and their respective council members, it was agreed to come together as one nation and work jointly to keep the COVID-19 virus away from our community,” the Fort McKay First Nation said in a news release.
Officials in the community said COVID-19 has “made its way to our doorstep,” citing what they said is a confirmed case of the disease in Fort McMurray.