Released December 21, 2020
Additional public health measures were introduced last week that will remain in effect until Jan. 15, 2021. These public health measures are in addition to those in effect as of Nov. 27, 2020.
The City of Weyburn is highlighting some public health measures to reminded residents of the restrictions during the winter holidays:
- Mandatory masking province-wide in indoor public spaces.
- All private dwelling indoor gatherings are limited to immediate households (people you currently live with) only. Single individuals (a person who resides on their own) are permitted to meet with one household of less than five (always the same household).
- Co-parenting arrangements are permitted to continue. Caregivers, support personnel and tradespersons are permitted and are not included when determining the number of people in a private gathering.
- Outdoor gatherings limited to maximum 10 people (People in attendance must ensure that physical distancing of at least two metres between households is maintained).
- Visits to long-term care and personal care homes suspended except for compassionate reasons.
- Beginning Friday December 25, retail services (essential and non-essential) must reduce their capacity to 50 per cent as prescribed in the public health order.
More public health measures can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website, including indoor public gatherings, sport/fitness facilities, places of worship and mandatory masking.
Public Health Orders will continue to apply during implementation of the five-phase plan to Re-Open Saskatchewan.