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By paNOW Staff

Outbreak Declared

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Stanley Mission

Jan 5, 2021 | 11:11 AM

Public officials with the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in Stanley Mission after a number of cases arose from private gatherings on Dec. 25 and Dec. 31.

Health officials advise individuals who were at these events on those specific dates to immediately self-isolate if they had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19. They can also call HealthLine 811 or their community health clinic to arrange for assessment and testing.

All other individuals who are not experiencing symptoms should self-monitor for 14 days from the date of the last exposure. The health officials note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus.

Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary from person to person. Symptoms can also vary in different age groups. Some of the symptoms include:

• new or worsening cough
• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• temperature equal to or over 38 degrees Celsius
• feeling feverish
• chills
• fatigue or weakness
• muscle or body aches
• new loss of smell or taste
• headache
• gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)
• feeling very unwell

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If you require more information on self-monitoring and self-isolation, you can visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

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