Possible COVID-19 exposure on Regina Transit, Superstore

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public of a possible COVID-19 exposure on several Regina buses and at a south end grocery store.

A person who tested positive visited the Golden Mile Superstore on Sept. 12 (4:30-5:30 p.m.), Sept. 14 (12:30-12:45 p.m.) and Sept. 16 (3-3:30 p.m.).

The person also rode on Regina Transit buses on the following dates:

Sept. 7

Route 9 (south to east), 1-2 p.m.

Sept. 8

Route 7 (south to east), 1:50-2:50 p.m.

Route 7 (east to south), 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Sept. 10

Route 7 (south to east), 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Route 7 (east to south), 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Sept. 11

Route 7 (south to east), 4-5 p.m.

Route 7 (east to south), 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Sept. 13

Route 9 (south to east), 1:20-2:20 p.m.

Sept. 14

Route 9 (south to downtown), 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Route 40 (south), noon-12:20 p.m.

Route 7 (south to east), 3-4 p.m.

Route 7 (east to south), 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Anyone at the store or on the buses is advised to immediately self-isolate if they have had or currently have symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing. All other individuals who are not experiencing symptoms should self monitor for 14 days. It is important to note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

According to the City of Regina, Regina Transit has also been working to inform any staff that may have been exposed to the individual.

Regina Transit has already implemented a number of safety protocols were already to help minimize the risk of transmission between drivers and the public, the city also noted. These safety precautions include driver curtains, the mandatory usage of masks and daily fogging of the buses.