The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting individuals of a possibility of COVID-19 transmission through a local business in Turtleford and is urging Saskatchewan residents to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, including physical distancing of two metres, frequent hand hygiene and self-isolating if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19.

Although the risk of transmission to the general public is presently considered low, we are advising members of the public who visited the Turtleford Co-op Grocery Store on or after July 28, 2020 to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the last date they visited the store.

When an individual  tests positive for COVID-19, a contact investigation immediately follows where public health reaches out to anyone who may be linked to that individual with COVID-19 and provide them with information on testing and self-isolation. If health officials are uncertain that they have identified all known close contacts, they may take further action to notify the community about possible locations where individuals with COVID-19 may have attended while infectious.

Visitor restrictions at Riverside Health Complex

As a precaution in view of the ongoing investigation of persons with COVID-19 in the Turtleford area, visitation will be limited at the Riverside Health Complex for both long-term care and acute care inpatient units. This means family members or support people will only be permitted for compassionate reasons. No other visitors are allowed into the facility at this time and these enhanced limitations will remain in place until further notice. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking the public for their support and cooperation in order to contain the spread of the virus.