City of Saskatoon considers asking for special gathering limits to slow COVID spread
CBC
A new report from the city is recommending that Mayor Charlie Clark write a letter to the provincial government, asking that Saskatoon be given special gathering limits to slow the spread of COVID-19.
A special council meeting has been called for Wednesday morning to discuss the proposal, which would only apply to Saskatoon.
The report recommends asking for a limit of 15 people at private gatherings, which includes gatherings at home.
Public indoor and outdoor gatherings would also be limited to 150 people, or a third of the building's capacity.
As well, a limit of 150 people be placed on event facilities, casinos, bingo halls, theatres, art galleries and libraries and recreation centres. For smaller venues, a limit of one third of the current capacity would be brought in.
The letter would ask the province for exemptions for events or venues that require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours.
The report said administration talked to the Saskatchewan Health Authority's medical health officer for Saskatoon before making the request.
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