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Surrey gym linked to 42 cases says COVID-positive patrons came while waiting for test results

Keith Baldrey reports on the problems now facing COVID-19 contact tracers, who say some people aren't answering the phone. – Nov 13, 2020

Health officials have linked at least 42 cases of COVID-19 to a Surrey fitness centre.

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Fraser Health officially declared an outbreak at the Platinum Athletic Club at 7653 King George Blvd. on Friday.

Anyone who attended the facility between Oct. 21 and Nov. 7 must self-isolate for 14 days from the last time they were present.

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The gym voluntarily closed last Saturday, the same day the province implemented new restrictions in the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal Health regions.

In a statement on its Instagram page, the gym said “It has come to our attention that some COVID positive patrons had attended the club while awaiting their test results.”

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Fraser Health says it has inspected the gym and is working with the company to improve its COVID-mitigation strategies before it can reopen.

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