Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a virus that can cause acute respiratory illness. Identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012,  MERS-CoV has caused illness to residents in Middle Eastern countries, travellers to these countries, and their close contacts.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause a range of illnesses from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Viruses in this family also cause illness in animals.

MERS-CoV generally presents as a sudden and serious respiratory illness with fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. People with underlying medical conditions and older individuals are at greater risk of severe illness and death from MERS-CoV. The illness is typically milder in younger, healthy people.

The risk to Canadians of becoming infected with is low.

Learn more about MERS-CoV, how you can protect yourself, and what you need to know if you plan to travel to the Middle East at Public Health Agency of Canada.

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