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Saskatchewan introduced new measures to combat COVID-19 in the province on Tuesday, November 17 – the new public health orders will be brought to order at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, November 19.

These actions taken to address the spread of the virus will remain in place until December 17. Thereafter, these public health orders will be re-evaluated by Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab.

The province will continue to advocate for mask wearing outside the home. However, wearing non-medical masks will be required in all indoor public spaces in Saskatchewan by Nov. 19.

Visiting long-term care facilities and personal care homes will be barred in the duration, with the compassionate reasons being exempted from the province-wide ruling.

After Wednesday, indoor private gathering sizes will be reduced – the maximum for allowable gatherings in homes will decrease to five down from 10, including the home and the buildings on private property, along with garages and sheds.

Families of five or greater aren’t approved to entertain visitors. However, support personnel (therapists, nursing staff, tradespeople) are allowed, but they must establish a two-metre distance when employed in the home.     

Gatherings of more than five people must happen within a public area, such as restaurants or community halls.

Outdoor gatherings of 30 people are sanctioned, but the two-metre social distancing rule must apply at all times.

People in the province are encouraged to work at home if possible, to disentangle themselves from the chain of transmission.  

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health indicated they would discuss ways of diminishing the rate of transmission within segments of the province’s hospitality industry, including restaurants, bars and casinos.

The Ministry of Health will continue to consult with athletic organizations, faith leaders and communities, with the objective of improving their respective guidelines and ultimately lowering COVID-19 transmission.

At this time, entertain transportation such as party buses, group limousines and recreational vehicles aren’t allowed in the province.  

For more information on the most recent guidelines regarding COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, click .

Public inquiries can be directed to [email protected].