REGINA -- Saskatchewan officials will bring forward “further measures” to slow the spread of COVID-19 at a press conference on Wednesday. Latest COVID-19 business exposures, as of Oct. 28. Because his business is designated as a restaurant, not a nightclub, Lupichuk says he won’t be affected. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Keep an eye on the sky as Jupiter and Saturn begin their close approach, appearing to almost touch, After 60 years, East Jerusalem Palestinians face eviction under Israeli settler rulings, Higgs facing carbon-tax squeeze from Ottawa, Meet the North Albion College Institute student who's headed to Harvard University. The province had more … This applies to patrons, staff and owners. WATCH: The Saskatchewan government has hinted that stronger guidelines could … SASKATOON -- Due to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatoon, visitor restrictions will remain in place in place at Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) facilities in the city. If people are planning on going to a bar or nightclub, the province recommends only visiting one establishment. Landfill Operations 7. Outdoor gatherings limited to maximum 30 people (physically distanced) Visits to long-term care and personal care homes suspended except for compassionate reasons. Does Weight Really Give You More Traction In Snow? Moe encouraged people to continue practising good hand hygiene, maintaining physical distancing and limiting unnecessary travel, both in the province and inter provincially. As of 12:01 a.m., masks became mandatory in all indoor public places in the province. On Wednesday, the province announced new COVID-19 restrictions as the number of active cases in Saskatchewan topped 3,000. The core services that you rely on everyday are being maintained: 1. Comments are welcome while open. Effective Friday, November 27th: New guidance for performance and gaming venues, indoor public events, licensed establishments; Restrictions on … Details Category: Local News Published: Wednesday, 25 November 2020 15:06 Written by Tara Garcia. Smokey Robinson Trending After Hilarious Mispronunciation Of Jewish Holiday, Pandemic prompts scaled back Christmas tradition in Alaska, Got a Cat Who Keeps Hiding Food All Around the House? Regina / 980 CJME. Stricter regulations on gatherings were also announced, with private gatherings limited to 10 people and public gatherings limited to 30 people. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 'We are losing this battle': More than 300 Sask. Instead, the government added new health measures to those that were instituted Nov. 27. On November 13, 2020, the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan and the Minister of Health announced the implementation of further restrictions within Saskatchewan in attempt to curb rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, which have spiked over the last couple of weeks. More of your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered, 23 Mediterranean Diet Recipes For A Plate That Pops, Jaguar XE And XF Production Paused Due To Supplier Problem, Final witness in van attack trial likely to finish testimony today, Israel court upholds Australia extradition in child sex case, China central bank urges wider acceptance of cash as payments go digital, Here’s where you can buy a Nintendo Switch, One-third of Japanese want Tokyo Games cancelled, poll shows, Gabrielle Union Says Stepdaughter Zaya Felt ‘Outed’ By The Internet Before Coming Out As Trans. A news release from the province said chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is considering new restrictions set to be announced on Friday. ... "In cities like Saskatoon and Regina, the waits are longer; you’re looking at 12 (or) 13 weeks. Outbreaks were also reported at Canadian Brewhouse in Stonebridge and Outlaws country rock bar. The province announced 111 new cases Thursday. : 112 new cases Wednesday, 48 people in hospital, Loraas Recycle pleads with Sask. The government announced 67 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the active number of cases to 666. 33 Genius Edible Holiday Gifts (with Semi-Handy Wrapping Tips). Saskatchewan's seven-day average for daily COVID-19 cases sits at 283 and the province has the second-highest rate of active cases per capita in Canada, behind Alberta. As of Oct. 26, Saskatchewan’s per capita testing rate was 172,989 people tested per million population. “It is frustrating when the rest of us are doing the best that we can with regards to enforcing cover regulations. residents not to put single-use masks, gloves in recycling, hundreds of doctors around the province to sign a letter calling for more action from the provincial government, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Saskatoon Fire Department 2. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. health authority to … Alerts will only be issued when self-isolation only is immediately required. The province announced 111 new cases Thursday, the sixth-straight day with more than 100. “I kind of feel like the rest of us are being penalized for an outbreak that didn’t happen at our venues. Saskatoon Police Service 3. Restrictions for Saskatoon nightclubs will come into effect this Friday in response to multiple COVID-19 outbreaks linked to such venues. Premier … "In fact, that may be one of the places we are most vulnerable.". The new cases are located in the North West (seven), North Central (seven), North East (11), Saskatoon (25), Regina (15) and South East (two). That will remain in place until at least early December. Moe stressed that while masks are an important tool, people "should be under no illusion that a mandatory mask policy will solve everything," noting much of the spread is taking place at private gatherings among friends and family. “I kind of feel like the rest of us are being penalized for an outbreak that didn’t happen at our venues. Capacity will be restricted to 30 people at all casinos, bingo halls, arenas, live theatres, movie theatres, performing arts venues and any other facilities that are currently supporting a capacity of 150 people. But Jackson said the venue is committed to making it work, potentially by opening earlier and becoming more of a lounge space. 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Jackson said his bar should be able to go down to a quarter of their usual capacity without laying off staff, thanks to government support. "Let's be looking at what could prevent us [from] getting into a situation like Manitoba, Alberta, North Dakota are in," Meili said at a news conference. This includes house parties and public events. What's yours? Here’s what you can and can’t do in Saskatoon under COVID-19 restrictions. Home for the holidays: Post-secondary students navigate vague guidelines, self-isolation, UK's Christmas plans will cost many lives, say top health journals, Black businesses are struggling during the pandemic — and feel left out of funding, 14 popular gifts to order today before free standard shipping ends, Bodybuilder powers through pandemic to compete in sport's 'Superbowl', Optimism vs. Toxic-Positivity: Here’s How to Know the Difference, Can mRNA vaccines alter your DNA? Indoor gatherings in private homes limited to 5 people. The SHA announced it was re-imposing restrictions at Saskatoon hospitals and care homes in a media release Tuesday, the same day the province announced 44 new cases of COVID-19… As of Thursday, the province has processed 289,366 COVID-19 tests, with 2,145 tests processed on Wednesday. (Amy Dormuth/Twitter) Saskatchewan residents woke up Thursday to new measures the provincial government hopes will limit the spread of COVID-19. Construction & Major Projects 9. 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Restrictions for Saskatoon nightclubs will come into effect this Friday in response to multiple COVID-19 outbreaks linked to such venues. Daily case numbers and information for businesses and workers. General Restrictions Effective Thursday, November 19, 2020, all people in Saskatchewan and the City of Lloydminster are required to wear non-medical masks in indoor public spaces to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Saskatchewan is suspending sports and expanding mandatory masking in response to the province’s rising COVID-19 caseload. Saskatchewan has five new COVID deaths, 302 new cases Saskatchewan releases vaccine delivery plan Moe had suggested current restrictions that prohibit visits to long-term care homes and private gatherings of more than five people could be loosened if the spread of COVID-19 is under control. The Saskatchewan government announced Monday it will not be easing COVID-19 restrictions for the upcoming Christmas holidays. The national rate was 258,118 per million. As per Saskatchewan Health Authority's November 13, 2020 release, SHA will be discontinuing self-monitoring COVID-19 Public Service Announcements (PSA) for potential exposures at business and other locations. "We cannot let our guard down, even when we are just with our family or our friends," he said. In a … Power, Water & Sewer Services 6. Reiter said those operational decisions have been under the control of the SHA, but it was an area he planned to address. Saskatchewan has logged 29 deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Of the 2,908 cases in the province, 355 are travellers, 1,436 are community contacts (including mass gatherings), 745 have no known exposures and 372 are under investigation. Earlier this month the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) reported outbreaks at Divas , where a video of a packed dance floor went viral, and the Longbranch, where CBC reported  “redneck dance cubes” were offered for groups of guests to dance close together. REGINA — Premier Scott Moe is less optimistic about the possibility of his government relaxing public health rules to allow for holiday gatherings while Saskatchewan's COVID-19 caseload remains high.Moe suggested more than a week ago that current restrictions prohibiting visits to long-term care homes and private gatherings of more than five people could be loosened if the spread of COVID … The Government of Saskatchewan has tweaked some of its COVID-19 restrictions for the province, including changes for sports, restaurants, places of … Mandatory masking province-wide in indoor public spaces. Share your story with our online questionnaire. Affected clubs must also close at 11 p.m. until at least 9:30 a.m. the next day. 1:13 Coronavirus: Moe says plan for COVID-19 restrictions not finalized leading up to Christmas Despite voicing earlier optimism about maybe easing COVID-19 restrictions, Saskatchewan … Dec 13, 2020 5:49 AM. Masks initially were mandatory only in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Saskatchewan Government Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions . This isn’t going to be how things are for the rest of time,” he said. SGI adapts road tests to comply with COVID pandemic restrictions. All of us are taking hits, financially,” he said. City administration says Saskatoon doesn't have jurisdiction to implement own COVID-19 restrictions The City of Saskatoon says it does not have the … Jonathan Charlton Web Journalist @J_Charlton Contact. Saskatchewan continues to log triple-digit increases of COVID-19 cases and officials say more restrictions may be in store. One case from yesterday was assigned to the North Central zone. doctors sign letter demanding government action on COVID-19, Martensville High School moves to online classes after COVID-19 outbreak, COVID-19 in Sask. Sports competition is suspended and gatherings at restaurants are being further limited under new COVID-19 restrictions announced by Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Joe Jackson, the general manager of PiNK Lounge and Nightclub, said he had been bracing for this moment. The province is asking that people celebrate Halloween safely on Saturday. Cemetery Services Mitch Lupichuk is a co-owner of the Capitol in Saskatoon. The number of people in hospital has increased in each of the last four days. Saskatchewan announced new COVID-19 restrictions Tuesday, including expanding its mask mandate for indoor public spaces to include the entire province.