Northern general store employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority have issued a precautionary health advisory linked to the Beauval General Store.

In a media release, the SHA confirmed an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday after developing symptoms.

Anyone who shopped at the store or purchased gas there between April 12 and April 27 is asked to self-isolate until May 12 and monitor for symptoms, according to the advisory.

People who notice symptoms should contact HealthLine 811 or their community health centre.

Beauval General Store is located just southwest of the community of Beauval.

As of Wednesday, the north and far north had 66 active cases of COVID-19.