An outbreak has been declared at a long-term care facility in Kinistino, Sask.
The outbreak was announced at the Jubilee Lodge on Wednesday after three residents showed symptoms of a respiratory illness.
The lodge has 30 beds.
In a news release, the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region said the residents have a cough and fever. The health region is investigating, but no specific cause has been identified. Samples are being collected and sent for analysis.
The health region said, due to the outbreak, isolation protocols have been put in place, which means restricting visitors to the facility.
The health region is reminding people to take extra care washing their hands when coming or going from any facility, and if a potential visitor is ill they should stay home.
Kinistino is located approximately 180 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon.
Source: cbc.ca
