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Tiny Kootenay community sees COVID-19 outbreak

Salmo COVID cases grow

According to a Village of Salmo information release, the tiny Kootenay village has nine active cases of COVID-19. 

They started out with one on Friday, an employee with Salmo Community Services. 

"Village staff have tested negative for COVID-19," reads a news release Monday.

"However, in the interests of staff and residents, as a precaution, the Village office will remain closed to appointments for the next two weeks, at which time the situation will be re-assessed."

The infections in Salmo come as cases rise across the entire province, with nearly 1,000 new cases confirmed Monday. 

Salmo schools remain open, according to the Village. 



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