A new COVID-19 outbreak has been reported at an oilsands work camp north of Fort McMurray, Alta. On Wednesday, the chief medical officer of health said three people connected to the Kearl Lake oilsands project have tested positive for COVID-19. “Six more individuals connected with the work camp were tested yesterday and are currently isolating,” Dr.
Deena Hinshaw said. Hinshaw said the results of those tests are expected soon. Alberta Health Services is continuing to work closely with the company to implement outbreak procedures at the site and to minimize any risk of transmissions.
Those procedures include cleaning, infection prevention, along with other guidelines for managers and operators at industrial work camps.