The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has implemented a mask mandate at its Saskatoon facilities due to the increased COVID-19 activity in the area.
All patients, visitors, and health care providers will have to wear a mask within the SHA facility or home. The mandate applies even if people can maintain a two-meter physical distance, visiting outside on SHA property or in non-clinical areas.
Patients may be granted exemptions as directed by a health-care provider. The SHA issued the alert citing the increased cases of COVID-19 in the City of Saskatoon.
The mask mandate applies to all SHA facilities within the city include Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon City Hospital, care homes, health offices, and centers.
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