The Victoria Day long weekend typically marks the start of summer vacation plans for many across the province, but the Saskatchewan RCMP is asking the public to be mindful of restrictions related to COVID-19.
As weekend begins, the RCMP says the public needs to continue to commit to following the Public Health Orders and flattening the curve by social distancing and avoiding non-essential travel.
Enforcement of dangerous driving, including distracted driving, failing to wear seatbelts and impaired driving, continues to be a focus across the province. RCMP Traffic Services continues to patrol Saskatchewan’s roads to help keep people safe.
As an update to previously released information, below is a summary from the past week of COVID-19-related calls for service in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdictions.
From May 8-14, there were 103 calls for service related to the pandemic:
Eighteen complaints of social gatherings of over 10 people;
Twenty complaints of people failing to self-isolate when allegedly required to do so; and
Sixty-five other COVID-19 related complaints.
Nine charges were also laid.
The Public Health Order is still in place and we continue to work closely with Saskatchewan Health Authorities to investigate any potential violations of the Order.
