Health officials have confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at another B.C. correctional facility. Fraser Health said Thursday that a staff member at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
In an information bulletin, the health authority said it was “confident” the risk of exposure to the public was low, adding that there were no other confirmed cases among staff members or people in custody at the facility. “Fraser Health Public Health is working with BC Corrections and the Provincial Health Services Authority to identify any individuals who may have had contact with the staff member,” states the bulletin.