Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said they are taking this measure due to an increase in coronavirus cases in the northeast zone.
COVID-19 outbreak declared on Saskatchewan’s Red Earth Cree Nation following wedding event SHA officials said until further notice, visits will be limited to compassionate care only at Nipawin Hospital and Pineview Lodge Long-Term Care facility.Compassionate care includes, but is not limited to, family or support persons during end-of-life care, major surgery, intensive care/critical care or a care partner aiding in clinical care.Visitors will be required to undergo a health screening prior to entering a facility, including a temperature check, and will be required to perform hand hygiene when entering and.