SHA Declares First Outbreak In Weeks In Moose Jaw

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared a COVID - 19 outbreak for a Moose Jaw care home.

On August 8th the SHA declared an outbreak at Capilano Court.

The declaration of an outbreak does not necessarily mean that there is any danger to the community but it is declared as part of the response to COVID - 19. The province is no longer under a declared state of emergency.

The SHA defines an outbreak as two people contracting COVID - 19 in the same place away from the home at the same time or over a period of time.

It does need to be noted that the SHA has seemingly made exceptions to this definition. When three cases of COVID - 19 were announced on November 22nd in a single form letter provided by the SHA at Peacock Collegiate that no outbreak was declared at that high school.

The Province continues to recommend people take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID - 19 by proper physical distancing, proper handwashing, wearing masks in public places and when a two meter distance cannot be maintained between others and staying home when you are sick, even if the symptoms are mild.

The wearing of non-medical face masks that cover both the mouth and nose as well as a minimum two metre spacing between individuals were two of the mandatory orders issued by the Province and since rescinded.

The Province also encourages those feeling ill to call the Healthline at 811.