With no new positive cases in the area in the last 14 days, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is lifting some visitor restrictions at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital and long-term care homes.
Two family members or support persons can be identified to support patients or residents, but only one person can visit the home or facility at a time. Circumstances where this may not apply include:
• Two family members or support people can be present at one time if physical distancing can be maintained (if from same family home, physical distancing does not apply) for:
° Critical care/intensive care patients
° End of life/palliative care patients or residents
° Maternal Services Units (Maternal and Postpartum Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Pediatric Units)
• Additional family members or support persons may be identified for end of life, palliative and intensive/critical care.
The SHA says precautions still need to be taken by members of the public, including physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and support persons or family members staying home if they are sick.
