Stricter COVID-19 rules take ov er amid rising cas es

Saskatchewan is reporting 329 new cases of COVID-19 and says four more people who tested positive have died. Officials say the patients were 70 and older. The deaths bring the total number of people in the province to die from the novel coronavirus to 44. The Ministry of Health says many of the new infections are in Saskatoon and Regina. There are 111 people in hospital and 16 of them are receiving intensive care. New public health measures that started Friday include suspension of group sports and a 30-person gathering limit inside public venues. The cap applies to bingo halls, worship services, casinos and receptions for weddings and funerals. Premier Scott Moe has acknowledged public health steps taken to date haven’t been enough to slow the COVID-19 virus from moving through communities.