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Eskasoni man fined for failing to self-isolate

RCMP have charged a 45-year-old Nova Scotia man with failing to self-isolate after returning home from outside the Atlantic region.

RCMP charge man under Nova Scotia's Health Protection Act

Welcome to Eskasoni sign in Mi'kmaw and English.
RCMP have charged a man in Eskasoni, N.S., with a violation under the Health Protection Act. (Matthew Moore/CBC)

RCMP have charged a 45-year-old Nova Scotia man with failing to self-isolate after returning home from outside the Atlantic region.

On Tuesday,the Eskasoni manwas issued a summary offence ticket for$1,000, according to RCMP Sgt. Andrew Joyce.

The fine comes under under Section 71 of theHealth Protection Act forfailing to comply with direction, order or requirement.

The Mounties launched an investigation after receiving reports from Eskasonicommunity members.

Joyce said he could not confirm whether the case istied to a person in Eskasoni who tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday.

EskasoniRCMP are reminding everyone to continue following public health protocols to prevent the spread of the virus.