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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Provincial News

Updated: Businesses, services and events in the Estevan area affected by COVID-19

Updated: Businesses, services and events in the Estevan area affected by COVID-19

Editor’s note: During these times, communication is very important. If your business is changing hours or closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please email editor@estevanmercury.ca and we can keep the public informed.
Saskatchewan's Public Prosecutions to review prisoners waiting trial

Saskatchewan's Public Prosecutions to review prisoners waiting trial

Non-violent inmates being held on remand in Saskatchewan’s jails may be released while they wait for trial.
PM announces $12M for new vaccine manufacturing at USask’s VIDO-InterVac

PM announces $12M for new vaccine manufacturing at USask’s VIDO-InterVac

Part of $23.3M for the lab to fight COVID-19 and other infectious disease threats
Case of COVID-19 identified in Humboldt

Case of COVID-19 identified in Humboldt

HUMBLOLDT — A confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified in Humboldt. Rob Muench, the city’s mayor, said he received an email from the individual.
Eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask

Eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sask

As of March 22, 2020, the province of Saskatchewan has eight new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 52 reported cases. • Thirty-three cases are confirmed and 19 cases are presumptive positive.
Union representing legal aid calls for release of non-violent, low-risk prisoners

Union representing legal aid calls for release of non-violent, low-risk prisoners

The union that represents Saskatchewan’s legal aid lawyers is calling on the federal and provincial governments to release non-violent inmates from prison and jail to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Only way to stay safe from COVID-19 is stay home, says doctor who tests positive for the virus

Only way to stay safe from COVID-19 is stay home, says doctor who tests positive for the virus

A Saskatchewan doctor who tested positive for COVID-19 says the only way to avoid the virus is to stay home. “I have learned that staying home is the only way to keep yourself safe,” said Dr. Jesse Melle in a Facebook post March 21.
Sarcan closing recycling facilities across the province

Sarcan closing recycling facilities across the province

Sarcan is closing all of its recycling facilities across the province for an indefinite period of time in response to the pandemic. Its facilities can be found in Humboldt, Tisdale, Melfort, Nipawin, Porcupine Plain, Naicam, Watson and Lanigan.
While awaiting the results of COVID-19 test

While awaiting the results of COVID-19 test

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COVID-19: Confirmatory tests and surveillance update

COVID-19: Confirmatory tests and surveillance update

The Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory (RRPL) now has the ability to do confirmatory testing for COVID-19. As a result, all of the new cases reported today have already been confirmed and we will no longer be reporting on presumptive cases.