Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Saskatchewan now has 26 cases of the coronavirus, with eight cases confirmed and 18 cases as presumptive, according to a government news release.

'I know that the vast majority of Saskatchewan people are taking their personal responsibility seriously and following this order. But a few are not. This is not a suggestion. It is not a guideline. It is the law and it must be followed,' said Premier Scott Moe

Self-isolation support, student loan repayment moratorium among government measures announced Friday

'Self-care is critically important at this time, as worries can be made worse if we aren’t taking care of ourselves,' says Phyllis O'Connor, executive director of the CMHA Saskatchewan Division

A local craft distillery is putting all their resources into providing 70-proof vodka to health-care and emergency service providers during a supply shortage of rubbing alcohol — entirely out of their own pocket

'We made a decision quite early that we would be very careful about cutting off water and certainly talk to people and find ways to work with people because … washing hands (is) very critical (and an) essential service to people'

The provincial government plans to re-purpose child-care centres in schools to support health-care staff and employees who are delivering pandemic-related services, beginning March 23.

'Care for neighbour is vital, but so is worship, so I encourage all to engage in prayer. Our God has led his people through many times like this in our history and God will lead us through this pandemic,' said Anglican Bishop Rob Hardwick

There has also been one more death

The total number of coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan is now twenty, with eight verified by the National Microbiology Laboratory