COVID-19 outbreak at Site C dam project declared over

A COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. Hydro's Site C construction site in northeast British Columbia has been declared over by the regional health authorityNorthern Health.

The outbreak among workers at the massive hydroelectric dam project inwas originally declared on Aug. 16.

In total, 92 peoplewere confirmed to have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.

Northern Health said there has not been any new cases associated with outbreak clusters since Sept. 15, and that all people with confirmed cases have recovered.

Enhanced infection control measures, including mask-wearing, physical distancing at work sites and the use of rapid tests, will remain in place at Site C indefinitely, the health authority said.

B.C. Hydro has also announced a mandatory vaccine policyfor Site C workers.