Saskatchewan chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is reminding people that they need to be safe this fall.
“We have done well in Saskatchewan in keeping our COVID case numbers low and manageable, however we need to remain vigilant,” Shahab said. “While most cases are linked to known clusters we are also seeing an increase in cases with no known exposure implying an increase in community transmission.
“This has led to additional cases in the community. Everyone needs to continue doing their part by taking precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
“As we approach Thanksgiving weekend and look forward to connecting with loved ones, we all have a responsibility to keep our family, friends and community safe by being mindful of our social gathering plans. Thank you to the people of Saskatchewan for your effort.”
“Our schools are open and our children are able to be back in class. We can do a lot of great things safely as outlined in the Re-open Saskatchewan Plan. Continuing to follow public health advice is crucial to ensuring our continued success.”
Precautions include:
Staying home if you are sick, even if your symptoms are mild. This means not going shopping or attending social gatherings.
Avoiding non-essential travel.
In-home gatherings should be limited to your immediate family and extended household only. The concept of an extended household/bubble remains important. Private gatherings can have up to 30 guests, however only if a physical distance of two metres between households/extended households can be maintained. It is recommended that private in-home gatherings are limited only to your household or extended household.
Maintain a two-metre physical distance from those outside of your extended household.
Where it is difficult or uncertain to maintain two metres of physical distance, people are encouraged to wear non-medical masks (e.g. cloth or other materials).
Practise proper hand washing hygiene.
