In response to the provincial COVID-19 update which includes 506 new cases of the virus, Premier Scott Moe says the government remains concerned by the significant pressures on our health system created by the rising numbers. He suggests these outcomes are driven by those who have made the choice not to get vaccinated.

Premier Moe says consultations with Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer continue and will inform any further actions, and enacting additional measure has not been ruled out. He adds the government announced several measures on Friday to begin to address the capacity pressures facing the health care system, which includes slowing down elective surgeries.