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SHA warns of COVID-19 variant exposure at Canadian Plasma Resources in Saskatoon

By Kelly Skjerven Global News
Posted April 22, 2021 7:53 pm EST
1 min read
Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahb renewed calls for vigilance as more transmissible COVID-19 variants continue to make up the majority of cases in the province and after a recent cluster of cases of the B.1.1.7 variant first identified in the U.K. was found in parts of the province. Another cluster of 5 cases of the P.1 Brazilian variant was also found in the south west part of Saskatchewan – Apr 20, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern at Canadian Plasma Resources on Quebec Avenue in Saskatoon.

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SHA said a person or persons attended the location while infectious on April 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, and 16 any time during business hours.

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People who were at this location at the specified times must immediately self-isolate for 14 days following the date of exposure, the SHA said.

The SHA added that if individuals develop symptoms to call HealthLine 811, physician or a nurse practitioner.
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