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Interior Health has announced another 28 COVID-19 cases linked to the Big White community cluster.

The new cases brings the cluster’s total to 203, although just 43 cases remain active.

Of the 28 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 remains transmission among people who work and live at Big White. 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,” said Dr. Silvina Mema, medical health officer.

“We continue to work with the Big White community to limit spread of the virus.”

Interior Health has renewed calls for everyone in the Big White community to avoid social gatherings and follow public health guidance such as physical distancing, washing hands regularly and wear a mask.

Interior Health is continuing outreach COVID-19 testing throughout the Big White community and environmental public health inspections of facilities on the hill. Those who may need to self-isolate due to a positive COVID test, or because of they are a close contact to a case, are being assisted as necessary by Big White, the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary and Interior Health.

The next update on the cluster will be Friday.