Saskatchewan will begin Phase 1 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan today, gradually and slowly lifting selected restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The staged lifting of restrictions will not apply to the communities of La Loche, Beauval, and Lloydminster, which are currently managing outbreaks of COVID-19 cases. 

Phase 1 of the plan allows public access to previously restricted medical services:

  • Dentistry
  • Optometry
  • Physical therapy
  • Optician services
  • Podiatry
  • Occupational therapy; and,
  • Chiropractic treatment. 

It also provides specific guidelines related to parks and campgrounds, boat launches, fishing, and golf courses. 

The province reminds all residents that a Public Health Order remains in place.  It requires people to limit any gatherings to no more than 10 people, continue physical distancing of two meters, and stay home if they are sick, to help protect the health and safety of individuals and the population. 

People planning to form an extended household group should continue to exercise extreme caution.