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If you were in Whistler between March 9 and 13, you may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus.

A statement from Vancouver Coastal Health says one or more people who were at Whistler earlier this month have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

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The VCH says people who were in the following locations may have come in contact with COVID-19:

• Rendez-vous Chalet, March 9, between 1-2 p.m., and March 10, between noon-2 p.m.;

• Dubh Linn Gate Pub, March 10, between noon- 3 p.m;

• Escape Room, March 13, between 1:30-4 p.m.

People who were in those locations between those dates are directed to self-isolate for 14 days and watch for symptoms.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is directing everyone in Whistler to practice social distancing, which includes avoiding all non-essential trips in the community, cancelling gatherings and keeping children away from group settings.

“Whistler RCMP, Whistler Fire Service and RMOW Bylaw are out in the community directing the public to follow these practices,” the municipality said.

The Whister-Blackcomb ski resort announced Tuesday that it was closing for the season amid a global effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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