Sun Peaks resort confirms positive test for COVID-19

An employee at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops has tested positive for COVID-19.

The company issued a statement, saying the resort worker is in a non-guest facing role and tested positive at some point in the last few days.

Sun Peaks says it has been in contact with Interior Health, and extensive contact tracing is underway.

“We are thankful that Sun Peaks has been relatively untouched by positive tests in the big picture and are both hopeful and optimistic it stays that way due to continued positive efforts of community members,” the resort said in a statement.