COVID - 19 Alert Issued For Moose Jaw Businesses

After dodging pubic alerts in what more than a few saw as a bubble locally Moose Jaw has finally been hit with an alert regarding potential COVID - 19 exposure at local businesses

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public an individual who was likely infectious was at the following businesses at the following times:

  • August 27, 2020 – Moose J​​aw Co-op, 500 1 Ave NW, Moose Jaw, SK from approximately 11:00 a.m. to  11:30 a.m.

  • August 29, 2020– Past Ti​mes Old Time Photography & Gifts, 26 Main St N, Moose Jaw, from approximately 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • September 1​, 2020 – Moose Jaw Co-op, 500 1 Ave NW, Moose Jaw, from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  • September 1, 20​20 – Moose Jaw Co-op Gas Station, 500 1 Ave NW, Moose Jaw from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.​

Public health officials ar​e advising individuals who were at these locations on the specified dates during the specified times to immediately self-isolate if they have had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing. 

Other individuals who were at these locations and are not experiencing symptoms should self monitor for 14 days. It is important to note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. 

Stay home if you have symptoms and monitor yourself. Symptoms include: 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.

The alert was issued because someone has tested positive for COVID - 19 and public health believes people at these businesses during these times may have had contact where potentially the virus may have been passed on.

How to avoid getting sick:

  • Keep at least 2 meters away from others when in public and wear a mask when that's not possible.

  • Limit gatherings to the numbers specified in public health orders.

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water; if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

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