An employee for BC Ferries has tested positive for COVID.
A spokesperson for BC Ferries confirmed that a staff member who works out of Swartz Bay tested positive.
They added that contract tracing through the health authority has now been completed, and it has been determined that “there were no contacts involving risk or re-transmission to the public.”
“We take this seriously and are committed to a safe and healthy workplace and will continue to work closely with Public Health on this situation,” said BC Ferries in a statement provided to NowMedia. “We wish our fellow employee a speedy recovery, and request privacy and respect for this person at this time.”
A number of other employees who have had direct contact with the employee in question have been contacted and are currently in self-isolation and following Public Health advice. They have been asked to get tested, however none are showing any symptoms currently.
Other employees who may have had indirect contact have been instructed to monitor themselves for symptoms.
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