The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at a Saskatoon restaurant where a person or persons attended while infectious.
People who were at Greek House Family Restaurant and Dion’s Lounge, located at 204 33rd St. West, from Feb. 2 to 7 must self-isolate for two weeks following the date of exposure.
SHA added that they should call HealthLine 811, a doctor or nurse practitioner if symptoms develop.
Public service announcements are issued if health officials determine an increased risk of exposure to the public following a positive COVID-19 test.
“The PSA is not a commentary on a location or a business and its practices,” read a press release on Tuesday.
Public health declared a coronavirus outbreak at Greek House Family Restaurant on Feb. 7.
According to the Saskatchewan government’s active outbreaks list, the Saskatoon zone had 65 as of 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.
To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out. In situations where you can’t keep a safe distance from others, public health officials recommend the use of a non-medical face mask or covering to prevent spreading the respiratory droplets that can carry the virus. In some provinces and municipalities across the country, masks or face coverings are now mandatory in indoor public spaces.
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