Public health officials have elevated the entire Prairie Mountain Health region to the ‘Restricted’ orange level of the Pandemic Response System.
They say the decision was made in response to the spread of the virus through gatherings in the region.
Going forward, everyone in the Prairie Mountain Health region must:
- Wear a mask in all indoor public places and at all public gatherings (indoor and outdoor).
- 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.
- Vulnerable people, such as seniors, are encouraged to exercise additional caution.
The restrictions regarding masks in public places — as well as the 10 person limit on indoor/outdoor gatherings — go into effect Monday, August 24.
These restrictions will remain in place for a minimum of two weeks. On Thursday, Dr. Roussin said it’s likely to be longer, depending on what kind of response there is.
Further direction or additional restrictions may be put in place by public health at any time.
We are expecting to learn more this afternoon in the 1:00 p.m. press conference with Dr. Brent Roussin.
