Moose Jaw Now Has Ten Declared Active Outbreaks With Vanier Collegiate

The rising number of actively declared outbreaks in Moose Jaw has just hit 10 with the Saskatchewan Health Authority issuing a letter to parents declaring an outbreak at Vanier Collegiate.

The declared outbreaks rose to 10 with the addition of Vanier Collegiate. The addition of Vanier Collegiate now has three Moose Jaw schools with declared outbreaks.

The outbreaks declared on the Province’s web-site or by letters to parents are:

  • Vanier Collegiate September 22, 2021 School

  • Marcie Private Care Home (1301 Princess Crescent) September 18, Personal Care Home

  • Simpson Seeds September 18, 2021 Workplace

  • King George Elementary School September 17, 2021 School

  • Sacred Heart Elementary School September 17, 2021 School

  • Crescent Park Retirement Villa September 14, 2021 Personal Care Home

  • Point West (Caleb Village) September 13, 2021 Personal Care Home

  • Brown's Socialhouse September 4, 2021 Restaurant

  • Pioneer Lodge - Memory Lane August 22, 2021 Long-Term Care

  • Capilano Court August 8, 2021 Care Home

The SHA defines an outbreak when two or more individuals contract the virus at a facility other than their home at the same time or have connected cases over time.

In a September 22nd letter (pictured below) to parents/guardians from the SHA advises about the outbreak.

The letter advises those who develop symptoms they must immediately isolate and seek testing immediately. Anyone requiring medical care is advised to call their health care provider first to make arrangements so as to prevent the further spread of the virus.

The SHA also advises those requiring further information to call the Health Line at 811.

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