After just two new cases of COVID-19 that were reported today, the province has released details on Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan.

The two cases were both in the far north region and the total number of active cases is currently at 106 after 15 more recoveries were also announced today. 

Along with the decrease of active cases, the province also announced that June 8 is the target date for phase 3.

 In Phase 3, restaurants and licensed establishments will be able to open at 50 per cent capacity.  Gyms and fitness facilities will also be able to open for business, as will childcare facilities and places of worship – subject to guidelines that are being developed. 

Personal service businesses that did not open in Phase 2 are also allowed to begin providing services including:

  • Estheticians;
  • Tattoo artists;
  • Make-up applicators;
  • Electrologists;
  • Manicurists;
  • Pedicurists;
  • Sun tanning parlours;
  • Facilities in which body piercing, bone grafting or scarification services are provided; and
  • Other personal service facilities.

Additionally, phase 3 will increase the number of people allowed at indoor and private gatherings to 15, while outdoor gatherings will increase to 30. 

The Government of Saskatchewan said they are currently working to develop guidelines for restaurants, licensed establishments, gyms and fitness facilities. These guidelines are expected to be available tomorrow. 

Guidelines for the safe re-opening of places of worship will be developed in consultation with faith leaders and the guidlines will be updated to allow business operators and service providers to prepare to re-open.

Furthermore, SARCAN is also preparing to resume its recycling operations in the near future.  Beginning June 8, commercial and bulk customers will be able to bring in their recycling by appointment only.  SARCAN will open to the general public on June 15.

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