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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said a plan to repatriate residents back to Parkside is now underway. According to a statement, it calls for limiting occupancy to two residents per room “in an effort to reduce potential transmission of COVID-19.” A message to families said the policy has already been implemented for residents still on site.
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SHA CEO Scott Livingstone mentioned four-bed accommodations as one factor that may have allowed the virus to spread more quickly. Parkside had 34 four-bed rooms, which previously allowed it to reach a total capacity of 228 residents.