Both Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Saskatoon Public Schools have announced new mask requirements to begin on Tuesday. For both divisions, the mask mandate has been expanded now to include high schools. Prior to this, masks had been strongly recommended for high schools and collegiates, but hadn’t been mandatory. Masks are required indoors for all students, staff and visitors.
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools says the decision was made at the recommendation of local Medical Health Officers, with COVID-19 case rates increasing, driven by the Delta variant. A letter from Saskatoon Public Schools to parents lists the same reasons, saying, “With the Delta variant prevalent in our community, we are concerned about the continued health and well-being of our students and staff members.”