The province’s chief medical health officer made a public service announcement about the hospital in Thursday’s daily update.
The SHA says the risk of transmission is considered low.This is the fifth health advisory the SHA has issued in two weeks relating to possible COVID-19 transmission through Regina businesses.Get a roundup of the most important and intriguing stories, delivered to your inboxGet a roundup of the most important and intriguing stories, delivered to your inbox
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Shahab said it’s a similar situation to Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, where there was no further transmission from an outbreak declared on May 1.
Public health warns of possible coronavirus transmission at Regina Superstore
Shahab said the list of contacts will likely “come down very quickly” since most health-care workers would be wearing masks.
Any contacts in the hospital and the independent-living facility will be tested, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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Published Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:49PM CST
Public health is investigating a COVID-19 case at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital, according to Dr. Saqib Shahab.
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) — which owns the refinery — … There are 20 potential close contacts at the hospital who will be assessed further, Shahab said.
We know that COVID-19 is easily transmitted and want to ensure residents are aware if they have been at these business during the listed times.
“An outbreak would only be considered if there was evidence of further transmission in the hospital,” Shahab said. Posted Feb. 6, 2020 Infection Control Tips
It would also be considered an outbreak if there was transmission outside the household.