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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.

When a municipality issues an emergency order and there’s a discrepancy between that and a provincial emergency order, the province’s orders take precedence.

52 confirmed or presumptive cases

The province has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 52. The new data was released March 22. Central Saskatchewan, excluding Saskatoon, has four cases, the same as yesterday.

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.

Ministry, divisions developing education continuity plan

HUMBOLDT — Two vital Humboldt organizations that help the less fortunate have yet to see an increase of services due to COVID-19, however they are not facing the potential increase unprepared.

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.

All SARCAN Recycling locations across Saskatchewan, including North Battleford, have closed as of Saturday March 21. The announcement was posted on their Facebook page.

CARROT RIVER — A byelection to elect a new mayor in Carrot River has been postponed in light of the public risk COVID-19 poses.