‘Let’s be especially vigilant:’ Moe addresses province following high caseload Thanksgiving Monday

Following Monday’s large caseload of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, the province is calling for increased vigilance from residents.

There have been 106 COVID-19 cases since Saturday.

“We have seen our case numbers rise on a number of occasions over the past few months and every time, Saskatchewan people have been able to bring those numbers back down again through our collective efforts,” Sask. Party leader Scott Moe said in a press release Monday, following the 48 cases of COVID-19 announced Monday.

“So let’s be especially vigilant in the days ahead. Keep physically distancing, wear a mask when distancing may not be possible, wash your hands often, stay home if you are feeling unwell at all, avoid any unnecessary out of province travel and try to limit your number of close contacts as much as possible.”

Monday’s 48 cases are the largest jump since July 29, when Saskatchewan reported 50 cases in a single-day.

Moe also tweeted a video, addressing the province.

In recent days, we have seen our case numbers rise in Saskatchewan. This is partly due to a small number of people not following the public health guidelines.

Everyone needs to continue following the public health guidelines. pic.twitter.com/cpzN3AwfBo

— Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) October 12, 2020

“Everyone needs to follow the public health guidelines put in place by Dr. Shahab and his team. Keep public gatherings under 30 people and even less than that if you don’t have room to physically distance. Self-isolate when required to do so. If you don’t, the virus can spread quickly,” Moe’s statement reads.

“Together, we have reduced the spread of COVID-19 before and I know we can do so again. So keep following all the good practices and guidelines. It’s how you will keep yourself and others safe.”

Saskatchewan now has 2,140 reported cases of COVID-19, with 215 considered active. 1,900 people have been deemed recovered.

Moe’s announcement today comes just a day following news of both him and members of the Sask. Party self-monitoring for 14 days for COVID-19 symptoms. A campaign announcement location in Prince Albert on Oct. 3 has been identified as a COVID exposure.

A number of precautionary measures were in place, said the Sask. Party. The individual who was the source of the exposure alert did not come in contact with attendees of the announcement or participants.

If any of the Sask. Party individuals do experience symptoms, they will immediately self-isolate and seek testing.

In accordance with the public health guidelines issued by the SHA, individuals at COVID-19 exposure locations do not need to isolate if they aren’t experiencing symptoms.