[This story originally appeared on The North Coast Review, a blog based in Prince Rupert that contains “items of interest to those living on the North Coast of BC.”]
The Metlakatla First Nation has made the decision to close the community to all but residents.
The First Nation posted a notice on Facebook Thursday afternoon that outlines the steps they are taking in response to rising case counts of COVID.
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“This is being taken to protect our elders and those who live in the community,” it reads.
The community across the harbour from Prince Rupert is now closed to non-residents with the exception of essential staff, with all non-residents being asked to leave the community.
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Updates on the concerns from Metlakatla can be followed through their website and Facebook page.