COVID Precautions for Prairies Region
October 7, 2020 | Canada
Community transmission of COVID-19 is occurring across much of the Prairies region. New clusters are occurring, but can be controlled through self-isolation, testing and contact tracing to mitigate further spread.
The following precautions should be taken:
- Wear a mask in all indoor public places
- Limit public gatherings to a maximum of 10 people indoors and outdoors
- Stay home when sick
- Practice social distancing, hand washing/sanitizing and cough etiquette
- Follow public health guidance on travel and self-isolation
- Cancel, postpone, reschedule gatherings - especially for people at greater risk and those with chronic medical conditions
- Vulnerable people, such as seniors, are at increased risk and are encouraged to exercise extra caution