Sask. government turns down Saskatoon's request to limit gathering sizes
CBC
The Government of Saskatchewan said it won't limit the number of people who gather in homes in order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, following a request to do so in the city of Saskatoon.
The move comes after Saskatoon City Council asked the provincial government in a letter on Friday, to restrict gatherings inside homes in the city to 15 people.
The council, which can put limits in place for civic facilities like recreation centres, can't tell homeowners or businesses what to do. That falls under provincial jurisdiction.
The council wanted the province to put restrictions in place to slow down the number of new COVID-19 cases in the city, which have been the highest in Saskatchewan for weeks. On Tuesday, there were 1,063 active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatoon.
However, when asked specifically about Saskatoon's plan, the provincial government sent an emailed response to CBC today saying it would not be making an order to limit the sizes of gatherings.
"The vast majority of new cases and hospitalizations are unvaccinated residents, and those who are not vaccinated should get vaccinated," the email stated.
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark said he's worried about the number of COVID-19 cases.
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