The Klahoose First Nation is under lockdown after an Elder in the community tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 25.
The village of 91 people is located on Cortes Island. Klahoose Chief Kevin Peacey informed the community on Wednesday about the positive test, asking residents to stay home and shelter in place until further notice.
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Security has been set up on the road into the community to prevent people from visiting and security will be doing nightly patrols to ensure community members are respecting the lockdown protocol.
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A supply truck with food will be stopping by the community with food to ensure everyone has enough to eat until the lockdown is lifted.
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There are no other cases on Cortes that Peacey is aware of. The person who tested positive will be transported to hospital on Monday.
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