A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Musselwhite mine, about 480kms north of Thunder Bay.
The local health unit tells us one person has tested positive, and many others are waiting confirmation of preliminary positive results, which came from rapid testing.
Everyone who had close contact with those identified are in isolation.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit adds it is working with mine management and Newmont Corporation to assess potential risk to others, and anyone outside the mine.
