Re: COVIDD-19 'Pandemic'
Saskatchewan municipalities can’t make up their own coronavirus regulations: province
Fine, arrest for people not complying with 14-day isolation in Saskatchewan
COVID-19: What we know about Saskatchewan's cases
Saskatchewan municipalities can’t make up their own coronavirus regulations: province
Municipalities in Saskatchewan cannot further restrict individuals’ freedoms in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, says the province.
On Monday, the Government of Saskatchewan will review the extra restrictions placed on Regina residents after the city’s council issued a local state of emergency on Friday. All orders that don’t align with the province’s own emergency order will be cancelled immediately.
For example, the City of Regina ordered the closure of all retail stores starting Monday and said public crowds must be limited to five people -- something the city doesn’t have the authority to do.
“I fully understand that Mayor (Michael) Fougere and Regina City Council intended to set guidelines for residents of Regina to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Government Relations Minister Lori Carr.
“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.”
As a result, retail stores in Regina don’t have to close on Monday.
“The regulations we have address restaurants and bars. We don’t have any restrictions against regular retail, so yes, they can be open,” said Carr.........More
Fine, arrest for people not complying with 14-day isolation in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says people who know of anyone not self-isolating after returning from international travel can now call police.
Moe announced sweeping new restrictions Friday aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. He said the public health recommendation to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning from international travel is now mandatory.
He signed an emergency order enabling police to enforce protective measures.
"This doesn't mean that you go to the grocery store or go to the drug store or go fill up with gas and then you go home and self-isolate. This means you go home. And you stay home now," Moe said at a news conference.
"If you don't do this, you're now breaking the law."
Those who refuse to follow the order could face up to a $2,000 fine or arrest, Moe said.
"The vast majority of people are complying with this."
Almost all of Saskatchewan's 26 COVID-19 cases are related to foreign-travel, which is why it's essential those returning self-isolate, the premier said. Six new cases were announced Friday.
Health Minister Jim Reiter said he's heard stories of people who have not self-isolated. He said anyone who knows of a person not following the order should also talk to that person.
"It's concerning," he said. "We need people to recognize how serious this is and we think this should grab their attention."
After the announcement, the government issued an emergency alert warning people about the potential for fines.
Regina police said in a statement that calls about self-isolation will be recorded and officers will work with public health officials to decide what to do..........More
COVID-19: What we know about Saskatchewan's cases
The provincial government is reminding people that if they suspect they are ill as a result of a COVID-19 infection, they should first call HealthLine 811.
All international travellers must self-isolate for 14 days after returning home.
Saskatchewan residents can visit www.saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus for risk and prevention information and for the latest travel guidance.
As of Sunday afternoon, there are now 52 cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.
As of Friday, two patients were in hospital, admitted for medical reasons not related to respiratory illness.
As of Sunday morning, Canada was reporting 1,302 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 19 deaths — 10 in B.C., five in Quebec, three in Ontario and one in Alberta.
There is an increased risk of more severe outcomes for Canadians 65 and over, and those with compromised immune systems or underlying medical conditions.
Here’s what we know about Saskatchewan’s cases of COVID-19:
MARCH 22 – EIGHT MORE CASES BRING TOTAL TO 52
The province announces eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan Sunday, bringing the reported total to 52. Thirty-three cases are confirmed and 19 cases remain presumptive while waiting for confirmation by the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg.
Like Saturday’s 18 new cases, information, like travel history, was not immediately available about the eight new cases.
Sixty-two per cent of the cases are male and 38 per cent are female. All of the cases are twenty years of age and older with the exception of one case in their late teens........More