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COVID-19 exposure confirmed by Sea to Sky rafting company

Canadian Outback Rafting has made the decision to close down for the time being
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A Sea to Sky adventure business has closed down temporarily due to a COVID-19 case.

Canadian Outback Rafting is shutting down after becoming the site of a potential exposure to the virus, the company says.

"We were recently made aware by Vancouver Coastal Health of a COVID exposure at our rafting company," reads a statement from the company to the Chief

"We have made the decision to close down for the time being as our number one priority is the safety of our staff and guests."

Staff with the company have informed all guests who were rafting with them on the dates in question, the statement says, and they are working closely with Vancouver Coastal Health on the next steps.

B.C. saw 83 new cases of COVID-19 on Aug. 18, for a total of 4,677 since January; 3,704 people have recovered and there have been 198 deaths.

This article originally appeared here.