A worker at the BC Hydro Site C dam project work camp in Fort St. John has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
BC Hydro said the worker arrived from Alberta on July 13 and self-isolated after receiving the positive test results from Alberta Health Services on July 15.
Northern Health provided a second test and confirmed the worker was positive on July 16.
The worker is being cared for by the on-site health clinic, which BC Hydro said is equipped to provide health care to workers in isolation or quarantine.
BC Hydro said, in a statement Friday, that the worker will continue isolating in a room, which is in a separate dormitory and away from other workers, until medically cleared to leave.
The company said the worker had not left the camp or had any interaction with the local community.
Northern Health has initiated contact tracing, and workers are being reminded to self-monitor and report any symptoms as per the site protocols.
