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Saskatoon activates ’emergency operations centre’ in response to COVID-19

The City of Saskatoon. Brenda Peters / Viewer Submitted

Saskatoon has activated its emergency operations centre, which allows the city to plan co-ordinated tasks in response to the novel coronavirus.

“Our top priorities are protecting the health, safety, plus overall well-being of everyone in our community — as well as maintaining essential services to our citizens,” said Pamela Goulden-McLeod, director of emergency management for the city, in a statement.

“This needs to be a team effort — responding most effectively will take a whole community approach.”

To keep residents informed, the city has created a website dedicated to COVID-19 information. It can be accessed here.

“Everyone can find facts on how to protect yourself and family from COVID-19, answers to the questions we’re being asked the most, news releases and links to trusted health-related information,” Goulden-McLeod said.

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“Every group, business and person can play a role to help keep us all healthy and safe. This will not come down to be one organization’s or one person’s job to solve.”

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The risk level of getting COVID-19 remains low in Saskatchewan.

As of Thursday, 329 people have been tested for COVID-19. Of those, two Saskatoon residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19.

Concerned about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:

Health officials say the risk is very low for Canadians.

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.

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To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. And if you get sick, stay at home.

For full COVID-19 coverage from Global News, click here.

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