A public health alert has been issued for people who attended a business at Emma Lake after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued the advisory on Monday.
The person who tested positive was working at Sunnyside Bar this past weekend, according to a press release.
SHA said the public health alert applies for those at the business at the following times:
- Between 4-9 p.m. on June 26;
- Between 4-9 p.m. on June 27; and
- Between 4-9 p.m. on June 28.
Health officials said anyone who attended this business during the listed times should be self-monitoring for possible exposure. If COVID-19 symptoms develop, people are further advised to isolate and contact HealthLine 811.
Emma Lake is roughly 180 kilometres north of Saskatoon.
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