Fifth Moose Jaw Business Hit With COVID - 19 Alert
A fifth Moose Jaw business has been hit wth an alert from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
The SHA has issued an alert for anyone who attended the following business during the following hours and now feels sick to immediatly self isolate as someone who was infectious with the virus was at this establishment:
September 3, 2020 – Heritage Insurance Ltd., 100A Fairford Street West, Moose Jaw from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
If you were or have had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing and were at this business in the time shown.
Previous the SHA has issued an alert for the McDonalds restaurant on MacDonald Street, the Co-op Shopping Centre, Co-op Gas Bar and Past Times Photography. Please note the risk of infecton alert in these establishments is ONLY issued on certain dates and times.
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.