A coronavirus outbreak has been declared at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sask. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says it involves one patient and there is no evidence of transmission within the facility.
Medical health officer Dr. Khami Chokani declared the outbreak due to the length of stay the patient had at the hospital without their knowledge of the positive test.
SHA said the patient initially tested negative on April 21 before being transported to hospital for admission for a non-COVID-19 medical need.
The patient was retested on April 29, according to the SHA, and the positive result was reported later that day. Health officials said staff who were in close contact with the patient are self-isolating and service changes