Universal and consistent mask-wearing could cut COVID-19 transmission in Saskatchewan by at least 50%.
Using a mask is an important layer. There are hardly any situations that you cannot wear a mask in the few minutes that you are in a retail location or go into the office for work. If everybody will use one consistently, it can bring down the number of cases.
There is no mask mandate in Saskatchewan, but the chief medical health officer does recommend wearing a mask when in public.
Frequent hand-washing is also advised as well as staying at home when sick and maintaining physical distancing.
The chief medical health officer previously stated that if Saskatchewan hits an average of five new cases a day per 100,000, there could be further restrictions that would scale back the economy.
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