UPDATE – The Saskatchewan Health Authority says all services are now resuming at Rosthern’s hospital.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority says Rosthern’s Hospital has been forced to close until further notice thanks to a COVID-19 case.

The hospital is an acute-care facility with 30 beds and 60 staff, including six physicians.

Emergency services and outpatient services have also been suspended thanks to the closure.

Temporary closure of Rosthern Hospital
Please be advised of the temporary closure of Rosthern Hospital effective Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. until further notice. Read more: https://t.co/jBaVUMyUsv pic.twitter.com/9JypO5g3MK

— Saskatchewan Health Authority (@SaskHealth) October 18, 2020

Contact tracing is currently underway.

Rosthern is about 65 kilometres north of Saskatoon.