SHA Declares Two More COVID - 19 Outbreaks

A pair of Moose Jaw organizations have had COVID - 19 outbreaks declared by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).

The SHA has declared outbreaks at the VIterra (Administration Office) and Ranch Ehrlo childcare facilities in Moose Jaw.

A declaration of an outbreak does not necessarily mean that there is any danger to the community but it is declared as part of the Public Health Order enacted under the Province’s 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.

At the present time the wearing of non-medical face masks that cover both the mouth and nose as well as a minimum two metre spacing between individuals are two of the mandatory orders issued by the Province.

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