The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a public health advisory after a person tested positive for the novel coronavirus following a visit to a Kenosee Lake bar and restaurant.
According to the SHA, the person was likely infectious when they visited Bar Bar on July 17 from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The SHA says it’s possible those who attended the business at the same time have been exposed to the virus.
Anyone who was in the business during the same time frame is asked to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days after their visit, or seek testing by calling 811.
Kenosee Lake is about 200 kilometre southeast of Regina.
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