After a tough winter dealing with norovirus outbreaks, the Saskatoon Health Region may be be dealing with another case.
Last weekend, a gastrointestinal disease spread through a provincial dance competition at TCU Place. Up to 1,000 people from across Saskatchewan at the competition, and it’s believed as many as 500 could be sick with the virus.
Many of those dancers are competing at another event in Prince Albert, and there’s concern the virus could spread.
"So we've been communicating with all the dance schools that have been involved as well as the venue and the organization team that put this together, giving information about infection control measures,” said Dr. Julie Kryzanowski, the deputy medical health officer.
Kryzanowski said anyone experiencing symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea should stay home.
The health region said the best way to stop the virus from spreading is through frequent hand washing and bleaching surfaces.
