Learn more about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Case numbers are updated daily.
Effective December 17, all private dwelling indoor gatherings are limited to immediate households only. Review all public health measures.
Learn more about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Case numbers are updated daily.
Effective December 17, all private dwelling indoor gatherings are limited to immediate households only. Review all public health measures.
Released on March 22, 2020
The Government of Saskatchewan today clarified that in the case of any discrepancy between an emergency order issued by the province and one issued by a municipal government, the province will review to ensure consistency of COVID-19 standards and restrictions across Saskatchewan. This will be done in order to minimize confusion among Saskatchewan residents and will ensure that in cases of conflicting information, provincial orders will supersede orders of municipalities.
On Friday, the City of Regina issued an emergency order that contained restrictions differing from those that have been imposed by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan. Government Relations Minister Lori Carr has spoken to Regina Mayor Michael Fougere and clarified that it is the provincial orders that take precedence.
“I fully understand that Mayor Fougere and Regina City Council intended to set guidelines for residents of Regina to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Carr said. “However, during this time of great uncertainty, it is of the utmost importance that we provide certainty to Saskatchewan residents and make every effort to minimize confusion. I have communicated to Regina Mayor Michael Fougere that the provincial emergency orders have been made based on the advice of Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer.”
Carr has also spoken with the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) and the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) to ensure all municipalities are aware that provincial restrictions and standards apply to all municipalities and consistent standards are required. If a municipality implements an order which provides contrary standards, the province will take measures to ensure that the provincial emergency measure takes precedence. Minister Carr, SUMA and SARM have also established a formal communications mechanism to ensure all Saskatchewan municipalities remain updated with the latest restrictions and standards.
The following previously announced are effective throughout Saskatchewan:
Mandatory Self-Isolation
The following previously announced measures are effective March 23, 2020, throughout Saskatchewan:
COVID-19 Information
Online Current information on self-isolation, personal protection measures and information for care providers is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
Use the online symptom self assessment tool to determine if you should contact HealthLine 811.
Public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.
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