Person likely infectious with COVID-19 may have visited 4 Prince Albert businesses: SHA

An alert has been issued to notify the community about four Prince Albert, Sask., businesses where a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus may have attended while infectious.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued the alert on Monday.

Public health officials said the advisory applies for those at the businesses during the following dates and times:

• Walmart, Cornerstone, f​rom 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 22;
• Original Joe’s, Cor​nerstone, from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 22;
• Mr. Mike’s, Corner​stone, from 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 23; and
• Real Canadian Sup​​​erstore, from 12-12:45 p.m. on Aug. 26.

Officials are advising anyone who was at these locations during the specified times to immediately self-isolate if they have had or currently have COVID-19 symptoms and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing.

They added that those who are not experiencing symptoms should self-monitor for two weeks.

According to a press release, if health officials are uncertain that they have identified all known close contacts during a contact investigation, they may take further action to notify the community about possible locations where individuals with COVID-19 may have attended while infectious.

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