Saskatchewan Public Health is updating its recommendations to residents and health care providers related to travel to and from countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19. Chief Medical health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab says, “While the risk to residents traveling abroad remains low, people traveling to and from affected areas should monitor for fever, cough and difficulty breathing for 14 day after travel.” If you have these symptoms, Shahab urges you to call the HealthLine at 8-1-1 for assessment and direction. As of today (fri), there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province.
The active travel health notices and travel advice are available at Health Canada – Latest Travel Health Advice.
Advice for Travellers:
If you have traveled to Hubei in the last 14 days, self-isolate at home for 14 days after leaving the area and actively monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Do not go to school, university, work, daycare, sporting or social events or religious gatherings.
If you have been in close contact with someone who is ill with COVID-19, you should self-isolate for 14 days from your last contact and actively monitor for symptoms.
If you have traveled from another affected area in the last 14 days but do not have any symptoms, you should monitor your health for 14 days after leaving the area, including taking your temperature twice daily. If you develop symptoms, call HealthLine 811 for assessment and direction. If you do not have cough, fever or difficulty breathing, you can go to work or school.
If you do not have a travel history to/from an affected area and do not have symptoms of a cough or fever, you can go to work or to school.
Protect Yourself from Respiratory Illness:
Wash your hands frequently;
Do not touch surfaces and then your mouth, eyes or nose;
Use tissues when you cough or sneeze and dispose of them immediately; and
Stay home if you become ill and prevent the spread of the illness.
For updated information on COVID-19, including the questions and answers for the public, care providers and testing surveillance, visit here.
