SHA Warns About Increased COVID - 19 Cases In Swift Current

Just when you thought it was totally safe and you do not need to worry about CIOVID - 19 the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has some bad long weekend news about the virus especially if you attended a couple of functions in Swift Current.

Speedy Creek has seen a spike in the number of COVID - 19 cases according to the SHA.

If you attended either of these two functions at the specified dates and times you have potentially been exposed to COVID - 19:

  • July 23 – Swift Current Rodeo and Cabaret, Kinetic Exhibition Park, Swift Current

  • July 24 – Railway North Social House, 508 Cheadle St W., Swift Current

As per The Disease Control Regulations, all individuals who were in attendance during these times are asked to seek testing for COVID-19 immediately.

There are however exceptions to the rule if you have received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and the second dose was received on or before July 9, 2021, you should:

  • Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 until August 6, 2021

  • If symptoms develop, start self-isolating immediately and seek testing

  • If you need to check your vaccination status, please call your local Public Health Office.

Call HealthLine 811, your physician or nurse practitioner if you develop symptoms; you may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. Visit the COVID-19 webpage for COVID-19 testing locations in your area.

Although the majority of the Province’s restrictions have been removed or relaxed the SHA would like to remind people that they are still able to contract COVID - 19 and there are still Variants of Concern (VOC) people need to be aware of.

The SHA still advises people to be cautious and conduct proper handwashing procedures and to not touch your face, nose or mouth areas without properly washed hands.

According the SHA news release It is important to note the following:

  • COVID-19 is transmitted through coughing and sneezing (droplet transmission), and by touching surfaces with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.

  • Memorize and recognize the symptoms: fever, cough, headache, muscle and/or joint aches and pains, sore throat, chills, runny nose, nasal congestion, conjunctivitis, dizziness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite (difficulty feeding for children), loss of sense of taste or smell, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing. Stay home if you have symptoms and monitor yourself.

  • Get tested: Learn more about testing and regularly take the online self-assessment at Saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 Call HealthLine 811 or your physician for a referral.

  • Care for yourself and others: Anyone at any age can contract COVID-19. Be kind to each other and to health-care workers.

  • Download the COVID-19 Alert APP: The Health Canada COVID Alert app is available to all Saskatchewan residents at no cost in the Apple and Google Play app store. The app is another tool available to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 by letting people know of possible exposures without sharing any personal information. For more information, visit the COVID-19 webpage.

  • Get vaccinated: At this time, the risk of contracting COVID-19 is not determined by age but by immunization status. The data is clear that the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community from serious illness and death is to be fully immunized.

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