Three different businesses in three different small towns hundreds of kilometres apart in northern and central Saskatchewan are named in a possible coronavirus exposure alert from the Saskatchewan Health Authority
An individual who tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, visited the following locations while likely infectious, the health authority said in the alert Tuesday:
- Co-op Watrous Food Store: Aug. 28 between 3 and 3:30 p.m.
- Waskesiu Tempo at 848 Waskesiu Dr.: Sept. 5 between 1 and 1:15 p.m.
- Lake Country Co-op C-Store and Cardlock at Wakaw on Highway 41: Sept. 5 between 3 and 3:30 p.m.
Public health officials advise 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.
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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.
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