COVID-19 outbreak declared at Stanley Mission Health Centre

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Stanley Mission Health Centre on Sunday.

The outbreak was declared following an increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, said the NITHA in a press release.

Anyone who has been at the facility between Oct. 5 and Oct. 8 should self-monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms, say public health officials.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms is asked to call 811 to arrange for testing.

Stanley Mission is located about 80 kilometres north of La Ronge.

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