Announcements to take note of:
- New and Updated Guidelines for the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
- Updated Public Health Orders, including travel restrictions to Northwest Saskatchewan
- News Releases from the Government of Saskatchewan
- New and Updated Guidelines for the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan
In today’s COVID 19 Update news release, the Government of Saskatchewan noted that Phase 3 began today, with outdoor playgrounds and beaches scheduled to re-open on Friday, June 12. A list of guidelines to assist the re-opening of various facilities are available for download from the provincial website:
- All guidelines www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/guidelines
- Beaches www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/guidelines/beach-guidelines
- Parks and outdoor playgrounds www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/guidelines/parks-and-outdoor-playgrounds-guidelines
- Updated Public Health Orders, including travel restrictions to Northwest Saskatchewan
In the latest COVID 19 Update news release it notes that effective today, travel restrictions in Northwest Saskatchewan have been lifted, and the Northern Village of La Loche has moved into phases 1 and 2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. The Government of Saskatchewan and the Chief Medical Health Officer continue to carefully monitor the transmission of COVID-19 to inform decisions regarding the pace at which restrictions can be lifted or put back in place if required.
To see the updated Public Health Orders, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/public-health-measures/public-health-orders
- News Releases from the Government of Saskatchewan
June 8: COVID-19 Update: Four New Cases, One In Hospital, Two Deaths Reported
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 8, 2020; three in Saskatoon and one in the Far North region (17 are considered active). Two residents of the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one individual was in their 60s and the second was in their 70s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 13.
In addition to announcing the guidelines for beaches and playground structures, along with the lifting of travel restrictions in Northwest Saskatchewan, this news release also provides target timelines to re-open eight of the 12 regional emergency rooms.
June 7: COVID-19 Update: No New Cases, 12 More Recoveries, One In Hospital
There are no (0) new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 7, 2020, keeping the total at 650 reported cases (16 are considered active).
June 6: COVID-19 Update: One New Case, Recoveries Remain At 611, One In Hospital
There is one new case of COVID-19 to report on June 6, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 650 (28 are considered active). The new case is in the Far North region.
For the latest information about the Government of Saskatchewan’s response, including the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, visit saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
