Saskatchewan

Self-isolation ordered after COVID-19 exposures at Christopher Lake, Shellbrook curling rinks: SHA

People who visited curling facilities in Christopher Lake and Shellbrook during specific periods in November are required to self-isolate due to the risk of COVID-19 exposure, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.

Possible exposure from Nov. 16-22 in Christopher Lake, Nov. 9-22 in Shellbrook: Saskatchewan Health Authority

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The provincial health authority released an increased COVID-19 exposure risk alert on Saturday. (Trevor Bothorel/Radio-Canada)

People who visited curling facilities in two communities in northern Saskatchewan during specific periods in November are required to self-isolate due to the risk of COVID-19 exposure, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.

All individuals who attended any events at the Lakeland Curling Club in Christopher Lake between Nov. 16 and 22 are considered close contacts, and required under public health orders to isolate for 14 days from their last attendance, the health authority said in a Saturday media release.

The order includes people who visited the Lakeland Curling Club board meeting on Nov. 16.

People who visited the curling rink and lounge at the Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre in Shellbrook also need to isolate if they curled or socialized at the facility at any time between Nov.  9 and Nov. 26, said the SHA.

In addition to the required self-isolation, the agency strongly recommends COVID-19 testing for anyone who was at either location during the affected dates. People can book a testing appointment by calling HealthLine 811. 

Christopher Lake is about 35 kilometres north of Prince Albert, while Shellbrook is about 45 kilometres to the west of the city.