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No new cases within South Okanagan Indigenous community for over a week

The PIB previously issued a 91Ƶshelter at home91Ƶ order as a COVID-19 outbreak reached 91Ƶcrisis91Ƶ levels
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The Penticton Indian Band has gone eight consecutive days without recording a new case of COVID-19. (Penticton Indian Band photo)

Following an outbreak within the community, the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) has not recorded any new cases of COVID-19 in eight days.

The band91Ƶs health team conducted five tests Feb. 9 with all tests coming back negative. This is the eighth consecutive day without a positive test result for the PIB, according to a notice to the community posted to the band91Ƶs website Feb. 10.

The total number of cases within the PIB community reached 14 at one point, according to an update posted Feb. 3. The band91Ƶs chief and council issued a stay-at-home order for the entire community and closed facilities Feb. 1.

The band is now shifting its focus to reopening facilities.

91ƵWhile we are preparing to reopen, we must consider the highest standards of prevention to ensure that we can continue serving you,91Ƶ reads the notice to the community.

91ƵWe also remind everyone to remain vigilant and continue to follow the highest standards of safety practices and guidelines.91Ƶ

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