The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority in Saskatchewan has declared a COVID-19 outbreak for the Red Earth Cree Nation.
The outbreak was declared on Wednesday due to an increased number of cases in the area.
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Public health officials say more than one person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus attended a wedding event in Natimeek on Oct. 9 when they were likely infectious.
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Contact tracing is currently underway.
Read more: COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan
Anyone who attended the wedding is being asked to immediately self-isolate if they have or had symptoms of COVID-19 and to call 811 to arrange for testing.
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Those who are not experiencing symptoms should self-monitor for 14 days from the date of last exposure, say health officials.
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