A number of Manitoba doctors have been alerted by public health officials after taking part in an Edmonton curling bonspiel.
The head of the Saskatchewan Medical Association said Thursday he tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Dr. Allan Woo said he believes he contracted the disease while at the bonspiel in Edmonton. “I attended a curling bonspiel held March 11-14 in Edmonton.
This bonspiel is an annual event that usually attracts 50-60 physicians from Western Canada,” Woo said in a statement. “I believe I contracted the COVID-19 virus at this bonspiel.” Doctors Manitoba would not release the number of Manitoba doctors who attended the event or whether they are currently in self-isolation or being