SASKATOON — City-run facilities will now transition from a mandatory to discretionary use of masks after Saskatoon city council approved the public health order during their Monday meeting.
The council remains committed to guiding the City of Saskatoon’s COVID-19 response in keeping the community’s safety and health protected. The council is following the Government of Saskatchewan’s previous decision to lift all provincial public health orders.
The council has also considered a monthly COVID-19 update on masking in city facilities and Saskatoon Transit.
A previous council resolution, dated Feb. 8, extended the masking requirement in all city-run facilities beyond the PHO’s expiration. The resolution was a temporary measure to help transition the community to a new COVID-19 environment.
Starting Monday, April 4, people accessing city facilities are no longer required to wear a face mask. Masks, however, are still welcome and will be available upon request.
City-run facilities include City Hall, leisure centres, indoor arenas, golf course buildings, indoor spaces at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo and the downtown Saskatoon Transit Customer Service Centre.
Masks will continue to be required when travelling on Saskatoon Transit vehicles. Mask education will continue with riders through signage and interior and exterior audible announcements on each bus. Masks will continue to be made available to Transit customers.
The Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization continues to monitor the COVID-19 impacts on City staff and services by the COVID-19 Response Levels. A monthly update will be presented at the next meeting of the city council in April.
For the latest updates, visit saskatoon.ca/covid-19.
