COVID-19 hits Calgary Drop-In Centre

CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Two people from the Calgary Drop-In Centre have tested positive for COVID-19.

The centre said both people are now in hospital and staff are taking necessary precautions to prevent the virus from spreading.

Effective immediately, everyone at the Drop-In Centre is required to wear a mask at all times and all residents and staff will be tested for the virus.

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If someone does test positive or is suspected of having COVID-19, they will not have access to the emergency shelter sites and will be housed in an alternate space.

The positive cases come as Alberta reported nearly 250 cases Sunday, bringing the provincial total to 4,480.

The Drop-In Centre has put out several calls for donations saying they are in urgent need of personal protective equipment and sanitizer.

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