Masking and Isolation Order Extended Until End of November in Saskatchewan | The Canadian News

The Saskatchewan government has extended the public health order regarding mandatory masking and isolation requirements after a positive COVID-19 test result.

On Tuesday, the director of medical health, Dr. Saqib Shahab, approved the extension that will remain in effect until November 30, or until Shahab considers that there is no longer a threat to public health.

People who test positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms or 10 days from the date they tested positive if the person had no or no symptoms when they were tested. He did the test and showed no symptoms since the test.

The government adds that it is also mandatory for close contacts of a person who has tested positive for the virus to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of their last exposure to the positive case.

However, people who must isolate themselves are exempt if they are fully vaccinated by the time they became a close contact of a person with COVID-19, according to the public health order.

If the exempt close contact develops symptoms within 14 days from the date of their last exposure to COVID-19, the person’s self-isolation exemption is automatically revoked. The individual will then need to isolate themselves and call HealthLine 811 for further instructions.

Mandatory masking is established for all indoor public places. However, they are not required when meeting in private homes or living areas.