More COVID cases connected to resort

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again at Big White Ski Resort with another 28 cases reported today as part of a community cluster.

Of the new cases, 22 reside and/or work at Big White. Of the 203 known COVID-19 cases linked to the cluster, 126 have resided and/or worked on Big White Mountain.

There are currently 43 cases active and on isolation and 160 individuals have recovered.

Interior Health says there continues to be transmission among people who work and live at the resort.

“We are testing broadly at Big White so it’s important for those living and working to seek out testing and follow public health guidance,” Dr. Silvina Mema, medical health officer, said. “We continue to work with the Big White community to limit spread of the virus.”

Interior Health is continuing outreach COVID-19 testing throughout the community and environmental public health inspections of facilities on the hill.

The next update will be Friday, Jan. 22.