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8 businesses potentially exposed to COVID-19 in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Waskesiu Lake: SHA

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says eight businesses in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Rosthern, and Waskesiu Lake were potentially exposed to COVID-19.

The SHA says a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus visited the following businesses when they were likely infectious:

  • Sept. 10 – Carver’s Steak House (Saskatoon) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sept. 11 – Garden Café, Saskatoon Inn (Saskatoon) from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Sept. 11 – Grainfields on Eight Street (Saskatoon) from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Sept. 11 –Valley Regional Park Golf Course (Rosthern) from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sept. 12 – Garden Café, Saskatoon Inn (Saskatoon) from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Sept. 16 – Garden Café, Saskatoon Inn (Saskatoon) from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Sept. 16 – Willows Golf and Country Club (Saskatoon) from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sept. 16 – Cut Casual Steak and Tap Restaurant (Saskatoon) from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
  • Sept. 17. Garden Café, Saskatoon Inn (Saskatoon) from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Sept. 17 – Tim Hortons at 3223 Second Ave. W (Prince Albert) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 17 to Sept. 18 – Hawood Inn (Waskesiu Lake) from 5:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. the next day, in the hotel and dining area.
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The SHA said anyone who was at the businesses on those dates and times should immediately self-isolate if they have COVID-19 symptoms and to contact the health line at 811 to arrange for testing.

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Those without symptoms should self-monitor for 14 days, the SHA said, adding that people may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the novel coronavirus.

The SHA says alerts may be issued to notify the community if an individual tests positive for the coronavirus and health officials are uncertain they have identified all known close contacts.

Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:

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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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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