The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared a community transmitted outbreak in Saskatoon. Medical Health Officer, Dr. Johnmark Opondo, says there is one confirmed positive case and one presumptive positive case linked to 2 large large family gatherings in early may that exceed the public health order of 10 people.

It’s being called an outbreak because there are so many different households involved.
A contact tracing investigation is underway that involves over 60 people, but Dr. Opondo says the situation is contained and all close contacts are isolating at home, so there is no further risk to the public.
The SHA reminds the public it is important for everyone to follow the guidelines for physical distancing, hand washing and self-isolating to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable populations.