The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at nine Prince Albert businesses.
The health authority says a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus visited the following businesses while likely infectious:
Sept. 18
- Kal Tire (300 38 St. E) from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Kal Tire (300 38 St. E) from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Shaw (2990 Second Ave. W) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Vu’s Garden Restaurant (2805 Sixth Ave. E) from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Canaba Cannabis (3332 Second Ave. W) from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Lake Country Co-op Gas Bar Cornerstone (801 16 St. E) from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 21
- Harold’s Family Food (200 28 St. E) from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Source For Sports (365 Marquis Rd. W) from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Walmart (800 15 St. E) from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Real Canadian Superstore (591 15 St. E) from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Possible exposure in Rosetown, Sask.
Possible exposure in Rosetown, Sask.
The SHA has also issued a warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at two Rosetown, Sask. businesses.
The health authority says a person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus visited the following businesses while likely infectious:
Sept. 15, 16 and 17
- Shop Easy from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 18
- Co-op Home Centre from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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.
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.
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