Moose Jaw Now Has 11 Active Declared Outbreaks

A group that is known for integration into the community and awarding those who do good deeds in the community is the latest with a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) active COVID - 19 outbreak declared at a worksite.

Moose Jaw Families For Change has had an outbreak declared as of today, May 6th.

The outbreak is the 11th SHA declared COVID - 19 outbreak active in the community at the present time.

The other ten outbreaks in Moose Jaw are - Moose Jaw Central Collegiate on May 2nd, South Hill Fine Foods on May 2nd, Chez Nous on May 2nd, St Michael’s School on April 28th, SARCAN on April 27, McDonald’s Restaurant (Thatcher Drive location) on April 23, Rockport Carrier (Administration) on April 21, Gibson Energy - Moose on April 20, Simpson Seeds on April 20, 2021, CP Rail Moose Jaw Locomotive Shop on April 13.

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. All outbreaks are posted on the Province’s web-site.

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. The final determination is made by public health officials.

Outbreaks remain listed until officially declared over by an SHA Medical Health Officer. Generally, outbreaks would be declared after there were no new cases and two full incubation periods from the last individual who started having symptoms. For COVID-19 outbreaks, this would be 28 days (2 incubation periods of 14 days) after the last individuals started showing symptoms.

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 stay home and call the Healthline at 811.