Could the Haida Gwaii outbreak be declared over by tomorrow?

The COVID-19 outbreak that swept through Haida Gwaii could be over soon.

That’s according to the Haida Nation who reported all 26 cases have fully recovered.

In a video statement on Facebook, President Jason Alsop stated it could wrap up as early as Friday.

“Which will be the end of the ministerial order, however, Haida Gwaii’s state of emergency will remain in place including restrictions on travel.”

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“People are like trees and groups of people are like forests and while the forests are composed of many different kinds of trees, these trees intertwine their roots and it is impossible for the strongest winds, which blow on our islands right throughout the forest.”

The outbreak was first declared on July 24th.

While Northern Health did not commit to a date as to when the outbreak will be declared over, the health authority stated it remains in contact with the Haida Nation and will monitor the situation in the coming weeks

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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