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HUMBOLDT — Humboldt's mayor, Rob Muench, has given an online address about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the city is reacting. It can be listened to, from the city's website, here (.wav file).

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a number of measures brought in by the province Friday to address COVID-19.

Six more cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Saskatchewan as of March 20, bringing the total to 26. Eight cases are confirmed, while 18 cases are presumptive. The new cases are classified as presumptive.

The province of Saskatchewan had announced six new presumptive cases of COVID-19. It brings the overall total to 26 cases: eight are confirmed and 18 are presumptive.

Premier Scott Moe announced Friday the government will be implementing a financial support program to support businesses and employees.

MELFORT— The City of Melfort issued a notice to the local community on steps they should take to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The notice comes on March 20, after businesses have been approaching the city to ask how they should respond to the virus.

The case against two women charged in connection to the murder of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere, 25, of Edmonton was adjourned due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Those who do not follow the anti-COVID-19 restrictions placed by the Government of Saskatchewan can now be prosecuted by law enforcement agencies.

TISDALE — Tisdale’s two grocery stores are adapting to the pandemic. Todd Svenson, general manager at the Beeland Co-op, said he has seen a “drastic increase” in their grocery delivery service usage.

North Battleford has sent out a news release reminding residents that the only flushable wipes that they should be flushing is toilet paper.