COVID is everywhere: Know your contacts, just in case

With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Saskatchewan – including the more transmissible and impactful Delta variant – it’s a good idea to track who you see, where you go and when, just in case you test positive for COVID-19.

Noting these things in a paper day planner, notebook, or on your phone in a calendar or simple note, can be immensely helpful if you do test positive for COVID-19 and your close contacts need to be notified.

A contact record can help significantly slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, as it allows those doing the contact tracing to know who to contact right away. For example, if you go to the grocery store one day, note the location, day and time you were there and who visited (if anyone) with you. If you visit someone’s house, list who was there while you’re there so you don’t have to try to remember later.

If you do test positive for COVID-19, don’t wait. Notify your close contacts when your symptoms start or you’re considering getting a test – the earlier, the better. Contact anyone you were less than two metres apart from for more than 15 minutes, 48 hours before symptoms began or you had a positive test. Call any restaurants or businesses you visited during that period so they can share the information with their staff.

Your efforts will speed notification to people you know and prevent further transmission. For more information on COVID-19 case and contact management, including the definition of a close contact, and what to do if you are in contact with someone who tests positive, see the Government of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 websiteOpens in new window.