UPDATE: The Rosthern Hospital reopened at 8 a.m. Monday, with emergency and outpatient services resumed.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority closed the Rosthern Hospital Sunday following a positive COVID-19 case.
The SHA closed the hospital at 2 p.m., Sunday and gave notice it would remain closed until further notice.
Read more: COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan
Public health said associated contact tracing was underway within the hospital.
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During that time, emergency services and all outpatient services were not available at the facility.
In the event of an emergency, the SHA advised people to call 911.
Read more: Saskatchewan will shut down parts of economy should daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Non-urgent health-related questions could be directed to the provincial health line by calling 811.
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Rosthern, Sask., is located about 65 kilometres north of Saskatoon.
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