reports five new cases, nine more recoveriesScarth Street, as it intersects with 11th Avenue at the Cornwall Centre mall, is shown on a cold spring morning in Regina, Saskatchewan on April 1, 2020. But northern leaders said it’s what they’ve been calling for all along. On May 19, retailers and hairdressers will reopen.“The Regina Chamber (of Commerce) appreciates that the reopening of Saskatchewan cannot be rushed, and that worst-case scenario is that we move too quickly and have the virus spread,” said the statement.Saskatoon police said Thursday that it has received a total of 232 complaints about possible non-compliance with public health orders since they were enacted.Police Chief Troy Cooper said the service received five Wednesday and 10 the day before. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful.
The official Re-Open Saskatchewan plan will then be presented by Premier Moe, alongside Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab, on Thursday, April 23 at 11:30 a.m.Premier Moe's announcement will take place April 22 at 6:02 p.m.
If you don't see it please check your junk folder.The next issue of Regina Leader Post Headline News will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Of those, one person is in intensive care. That second announcement turned relief in the north to panic and confusion for many. The end date is to be determined.Continuing Saskatchewan’s current trend, the province reported more recoveries from COVID-19 than new cases Thursday.Five new cases of novel coronavirus in the province were reported along with nine more recoveries.The new cases bring Saskatchewan’s total to 331. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Of those, 57 are considered active. Moe argued it is now possible to begin pulling the measures back — with “great caution.”He said it’s time to provide “a bit of optimism” as Saskatchewan grapples with massive job losses and the risk of economic catastrophe.A leader of the province’s business community is commending Saskatchewan’s “cautious reopening” of the economy.“We encourage all businesses set to reopen and those who will visit those businesses to continue to be vigilant,” said Regina Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins in an emailed statement.As part of the first phase of the provincial plan, dentists, chiropractors and physiotherapists will reopen their offices on May 4.
Moe extended it for two more weeks on April 1.
“Don’t randomly meet three new people every day because that’s where the risk goes up.”Saskatchewan appears to be the first province in Canada to unveil a detailed plan with specific dates for lifting restrictions put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19.Golf courses, parks and campgrounds are among the services to reopen during Phase 1.
Some retailers will have to develop new protocols, like minimizing customers from touching merchandise, not allowing them to try on clothes, and adopting no-return policies.For personal services, it means barbershops and hair salons, registered massage therapists, and acupuncture and acupressure providers.Two-metre distancing will not be possible in some of these settings, so “service providers will be required to take precautionary measures, such as client screening, wearing gloves and face masks.”As Moe said Wednesday, the situation will be assessed during each phase and case numbers will continue to be monitored; the plan will be adapted as needed.On Thursday in response to those who may think the province is jumping the gun, Moe stressed that many essential businesses have continued to operate during the lockdown with new practices.“As a result, we have not seen major outbreaks that have started at Saskatchewan businesses,” Moe said.“This gives us confidence that Saskatchewan business can reopen and keep their customers and employees safe by maintaining similar practices across the sector.”In every phase, certain “recommendations” will remain in place:Saskatchewan people have succeeded at keeping the curve flat: With 326 cases as of Wednesday and four deaths, Moe said the province has been spared the worst of the scenes seen in hard-hit places elsewhere. Photograph courtesy of the Government of Saskatchewan. Read more about This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.COVID-19: Sask. “Over the next several weeks, restrictions will be gradually lifted by adding more types of businesses to the allowable businesses list, meaning that they can reopen if they so choose,” Moe said. Federal parties see drop in donations during height of pandemic
Re-Open Saskatchewan is a five-phase approach, beginning May 4. reports five new cases, nine more recoveries But it’s important to keep that circle small and not spend time together if anyone has symptoms and strictly only interacting with each other.“Try to meet the same people, or the same household, for the next little while,” Shahab said.