Saskatchewan Issues New Public Health Order Effective September 17

On September 16, 2021, the Chief Medical Health Officer of Saskatchewan published a public health order reinstating mandatory mask and isolation requirements.

The  order takes effect on September 17, 2021 and applies to all individuals, institutions, associations and other organizations within the Province of Saskatchewan and City of Lloydminster.

Mandatory Self-Isolation

All individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are required to self-isolate until the later of 10 days from the onset of symptoms or 10 days from the date that the positive COVID-19 test was administered (if the individual is asymptomatic).

Close contacts of individuals who test positive are required to self-isolate for 14 days from the date of last exposure to COVID-19 and to contact the HealthLine at 811 if they experience any symptoms. However, this requirement to self-isolate does not  apply if the close contact is fully vaccinated at the time of contact, unless the individual