Outbreak on Sturgeon Lake First Nation declared over
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The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the Sturgeon Lake First Nation over.
According to a media release, the outbreak that was announced on Oct. 21 is declared over by NITHA Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka because the 28-day period after the last case was found has passed that could have been involved in transmission on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation.
“The public is reminded that during the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to continue to take precautions to protect yourself, your families and everyone who lives in the community,” the release said. “COVID-19 is present in Saskatchewan and we all have a responsibility to minimize the spread of the disease. Masking in all indoor public spaces and physical distancing should be done all the time, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”
NITHA also stated it’s important to remember to follow the public health guidelines for physical distancing, self-isolating, self-monitoring and washing your hands to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
