By Canadian Press

Saskatchewan extends COVID-19 public health rules until Jan. 29

Jan 12, 2021 | 1:31 PM

REGINA – Saskatchewan is extending the COVID-19 public-health rules it brought in over the holidays until at least the end of the month.

The Ministry of Health says the restrictions will be in place until Jan. 29.

The current rules include a ban on household visits and a limit of 10 on the number of people who can spend time together outside.

Health officials have announced another 248 new cases of COVID-19 and say five more people have died.

There are 191 people in hospital, with 29 of them receiving intensive care.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 12, 2021

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