Sask. public health orders limiting household contact extended until May 10

Saskatchewan households will remain under a no-contact order until mid-May as the province announces another extension on public health orders alongside daily COVID-19 case data.

All current public health restrictions will remain in place until May 10, at which time officials will review or extend orders further.

This includes the restriction on household contact that came into effect on April 13, limiting private indoor gatherings to immediate household only and limiting outdoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.

The increased measures in place for Regina and area will also continue, including closed dine-in at restaurants. Travel is still not recommended in or out of Regina. Updates on the guidelines for individual outdoor sports were also released today, urging residents to add several safety practices to their routine when playing.

For no-contact sports like tennis, pickleball or disc golf, public health is recommending only single play unless the doubles partners are from the same household. No sharing of equipment is permitted, and players are encouraged to only use their own racquets, balls or discs.

Team sport activities are still suspended and organized individual sports events are limited by the group maximum of 10 people outdoors.

The extension announcement comes just one week after public health announced the increased household restrictions, and is reportedly due to the continuing rise in transmission rates across the province.

For more information on public health guidelines for COVID-19, visit saskatchewan.ca.