Soldiers participating in large-scale exercises at CFB Wainwright say Canadian Armed Forces members who have tested positive for COVID-19 are isolating in small, unheated tents with limited ability to wash themselves. They said they were concerned that the isolating soldiers were being checked on infrequently. A spokesperson for the armed forces confirmed that a "small number" of exercise participants have tested positive for COVID-19. 'Austere conditions'Reid said isolating soldiers are checked on daily by medical staff, and could be moved to a medical isolation facility if necessary. The soldiers CBC spoke with said they are sleeping with at least 7 people in 10-person tents.

Source: CBC News May 06, 2021 12:00 UTC