The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Rosthern, Osler and Hague.
The SHA said increased spread of COVID-19 and its variants result in more illness, hospitalizations and deaths.
“Variants of concern are dangerous; they are highly contagious, transmitting more quickly and to more people within the community. Many of those falling ill are much younger than previously seen during the pandemic,” it warned in a news release.
COVID-19 and its variants are transmitted through coughing and sneezing and by touching surfaces with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
Residents in those communities are urged to be extra vigilant following public health measures.