REGINA -- Public health is investigating a COVID-19 case at Regina’s Pasqua Hospital, according to Dr. Saqib Shahab.
The province’s chief medical health officer made a public service announcement about the hospital in Thursday’s daily update.
However, he said it’s not considered an outbreak at this time.
“There’s no evidence of any transmission,” Shahab said.
Shahab said it’s a similar situation to Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, where there was no further transmission from an outbreak declared on May 1.
The person was living at an independent-living facility before they were admitted to the hospital.
There are 20 potential close contacts at the hospital who will be assessed further, Shahab said. Any contacts in the hospital and the independent-living facility will be tested, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Shahab said the list of contacts will likely “come down very quickly” since most health-care workers would be wearing masks.
Regina dropped to no active cases. There have been 76 total cases in the city. As of Thursday, one is considered active.
