A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at one of Jasper's most historic hotels. Seven employees at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge have tested positive for the virus, the operator confirmed Thursday evening in an email to patrons. The cases occurred in staff housing and hotel officials are working closely with Alberta Health Services to contain the spread, Fairmont said in the statement. "Health officials advise that risk of transmission is low for those who have not been in close contact with these individuals." According to the latest figures from Alberta Health officials, the municipality of Jasper has 10 active cases.

Source: CBC News October 23, 2020 14:03 UTC