Using Masks and Physical Distancing Reduces Relative COVID-19 Risk by at Least 80%

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Source: Leslie Young, globalnews.ca, June 02, 2020 N95 masks provide the greatest protection, while cloth masks with multiple layers protect better than single-layered masks. Wearing a face mask and keeping your distance from others can help to cut your relative risk of catching the novel coronavirus by 80 per cent or more, according to a… Continue reading Using Masks and Physical Distancing Reduces Relative COVID-19 Risk by at Least 80%

Phase 3 of Sask. Reopening Begins June 8

Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, May 22, 2020 Restaurants and licensed establishments will be able to open at 50 percent capacity. Gyms, restaurants and churches are scheduled to reopen on June 8 during Phase 3 of Saskatchewan’s reopen plan. The announcement was made Thursday by Premier Scott Moe who encouraged people to support local in an… Continue reading Phase 3 of Sask. Reopening Begins June 8

Sask. top doctor suggest people wear masks when physical distancing isn’t possible

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Source: Heidi Atter, cbc.ca, May 21, 2020 Even when wearing a mask people need to maintain a two metre distance and practice good hand hygiene. The top doctor for the province of Saskatchewan is agreeing with Canada’s chief public health officer in saying Canadians should wear a mask when physical distancing isn’t possible. Dr. Saqib… Continue reading Sask. top doctor suggest people wear masks when physical distancing isn’t possible