An employee from the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) in Regina has tested positive for novel coronavirus.
CRC has advised anyone who has been in close contact with this individual to self-monitor and follow further instructions from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
In a statement regarding the confirmed case, CRC announced that all of the facilities have increased cleaning and sanitization measures in place, along with a mandatory mask policy.
The individual tested positive on Aug. 30, and last worked at CRC on Aug. 25.
This person is now self-isolating.
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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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