Potential COVID-19 exposure in Sturgeon Lake First Nation

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) public health officials are notifying the public that individuals who tested COVID-19 positive attended a wake and funeral in Sturgeon Lake First Nation when they were likely infectious. The wake occurred Dec. 26 and 27 and the funeral took place Dec. 28.

Anyone who attended these events is being advised to immediately self-isolate if they have had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 or their community health clinic to arrange for assessment and testing. Other individuals who are not experiencing symptoms should self-monitor for 14 days.

Here are the COVID-19 case numbers specific to NITHA communities effective Dec. 31, 2020. (Facebook/NITHA Sask)

There are 272 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North Central, Athabasca (3), Far North West (48), Far North East (138), North Central (61), and North East (22). 983 cases (78%) have recovered, and 7 people are currently in hospital.