SHA notifies P.A. residents about COVID-19 exposures

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is letting the public know about COVID-19 exposures at multiple Prince Albert businesses.

According to a media release, the SHA is notifying the public that an ​​individual who tested COVID-19 positive visited the following businesses in Prince Albert when he or she was likely infectious:

• Aug. 22 – Walmart, Cornerstone, f​rom 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Aug. 22 – Original Joe’s, Cor​nerstone, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Aug. 23 – Mr. Mike’s, Corner​stone, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Aug. 26 – Real Canadian Sup​​​erstore, from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Public health officials are advising individuals who were at these locations on the specified dates during the specified times to immediately self-isolate if they have had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing.

All other individuals who are not experiencing symptoms should self-monitor for 14 days. It is important to note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.​