The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a person or persons attended Feisty Goat Bar and Grill at 3730 Diefenbaker Drive in Saskatoon on January 23rd while infectious.
An outbreak has been declared at this location as of February 2nd. The contact tracing investigation has identified 6 positive cases to date, affecting several households and there is significant risk for potential second generation spread.
Individuals who were at this location during the specified time must immediately self-isolate for 14 days following the date of exposure. Call HealthLine 811, your physician or nurse practitioner if you develop symptoms; you may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
As well, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools says the Saskatchewan Health Authority has told them of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School. Risk of exposure for anyone not considered a close contact remains low. The affected class will switch to online instruction.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says there is an Increased COVID-19 Exposure Risk in the St. Louis Area. Due to a number of cases linked to events in the community, and subsequent spread to household members and other close contacts, there is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who may have attended any outdoor recreational events, suppers, poker rallies, or poker card parties outside their family bubble since Christmas.
Individuals who were at any of the events should immediately self-isolate, and call HealthLine 811, their physician or nurse practitioner for testing. Be aware you may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
The SHA says COVID-19 is everywhere in Saskatchewan, and it is the responsibility of every person to strictly adhere to all public health orders and measures.
o If you were advised by someone from the above events that they are COVID-19 positive AND you were in contact with them for more than 15 minutes, within 6 feet, isolate immediately, and call HealthLine 811, your physician or nurse practitioner for testing.
o Even if you do not experience symptoms, but have had any interaction with the above events, please consider testing, as asymptomatic cases can cause further spread in the community.
It is important to note the following:
o COVID-19 is transmitted through coughing and sneezing (droplet transmission), and by touching surfaces with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
o Memorize and recognize the symptoms: 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. Stay home if you have symptoms and monitor yourself.
o Get tested: Learn more about testing and regularly take the online self-assessment here. Testing for symptomatic people may be delayed until their symptoms have been present for 48 hours to minimize the number of false negative tests. Call HealthLine 811 or your physician for a referral.
o Care for yourself and others: Anyone at any age can contract COVID-19. Be kind to each other and to health-care workers.
o Download the COVID-19 Alert APP: The Health Canada COVID Alert app is available to all Saskatchewan residents at no cost in the Apple and Google Play app store. The app is another tool available to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 by letting people know of possible exposures without sharing any personal information. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Apps webpage.
