Wiikwemkoong officials warn public of high-risk exposure to COVID-19 at recent gathering

Sudbury -

Officials in Wiikwemkoong on Manitoulin Island are warning residents of a recent high-risk exposure to COVID-19.

In a post on the community's Facebook page Friday, officials said the exposure took place at a social gathering at 1900 Wikwemikong Way on July 31.

"This includes Zipp-Thru Gas Bar, and Hiawatha’s food truck," the post said.

Anyone who may have been exposed is being asked to self-isolate immediately and to contact the health unit to get tested for the disease.

"If you are experiencing symptoms, we are asking you to immediately self-isolate and contact your local health unit," the post said.

"We are reminding everyone to follow public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID- 19. The safest options are to limit close contact to your own household members, stay home and do not attend work or school when ill, avoid non-essential travel, and remember to practice physical distancing, wear your mask, wash your hands, and keep track of your activity to support contact tracing."

Wiikwemkoong declared an outbreak earlier this week, where the number of cases as of Friday stands at six people in the community, and three members who are not in the community right now.

Drive-thru COVID-19 tests are available today at the Wiikwemkoong Arena until 6 p.m. Call the health centre at 705-859-3164 to make an appointment.