Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Hope Bay mine, according to Nunavut's chief public health officer. In a news release sent late Saturday afternoon by the territorial government, Dr. Michael Patterson announced the cases at the mine, which is 125 kilometres southwest of Cambridge Bay. The release said there is no evidence of transmission within the Hope Bay mine site, and that Nunavut's public health team is ready to provide support and respond if, and when it's necessary. "Hope Bay Mine is an isolated location, and no Nunavut residents currently work there. The risk of COVID-19 spreading in our communities because of these cases remains very low," said Minister of Health George Hickes in the release.

Source: CBC News September 19, 2020 22:52 UTC