67 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan Wednesday, with 25 located in Saskatoon, 15 in Regina, 11 in the northeast, seven in the northwest, seven in the north-central, and two in the southeast. There were no new cases in the south-central zone.

666 cases are considered active.

There were 53 more recoveries reported, and 20 people are in hospital with 14 receiving inpatient care and 6 in intensive care.

A new Public Health Order was also issued which will affect nightclubs in Saskatoon, which will come into effect on Friday, October 30. The following information was provided by the government of Saskatchewan;

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified multiple outbreaks associated with night clubs in Saskatoon.  The need to restrict activities in these establishments is necessary to prevent ongoing transmission of the COVID-19 virus.

For nightclubs in the City of Saskatoon, enhancements include:

  • The consumption of alcohol in all nightclubs is prohibited from the hours of 10 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. for all persons, including patrons, staff, and owners;
  • Nightclubs must be closed to patrons at 11 p.m. until at least 9:30 a.m. the following day.  Takeout food services are permitted.

The order will also require all nightclubs in Saskatchewan to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Six patrons to a table only
  • Static table groupings – no mingling among groups/tables.
  • Karaoke and dance floors remain prohibited.
  • Business owners and operators must ensure physical distancing within their establishments.
  • As outlined in the Reopen Saskatchewan Guidelines, mask use is required for staff.  It is strongly encouraged for patrons until they are seated.
  • Recommended for all establishments in Saskatchewan:
  • Bars/nightclubs/licensed establishments are recommended to take names and contact information of all patrons to assist contact tracing in the event of possible transmission.

If there is a conflict between the Re-Open Saskatchewan Guidelines and the Public Health Order, the requirements under the Public Health Order are to be followed.  Owners/event planners/hosts are encouraged to reach out to the Business Response Team for advice if they have further questions.