SASKATOON -- As the province grapples with the spread of COVID-19, 16 presumptive or confirmed cases as of Wednesday afternoon, the City of Saskatoon announced all its facilities will be off-limits to the public, including City Hall.
The move comes the same day as the province declared a state of emergency and announced stricter measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.
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"While we are closed to the public, our business operations will continue to provide essential services for our residents as much as possible,” city manager Jeff Jorgenson, said in a news release.
On Tuesday, during a news conference, the city said all essential services will be maintained, including snow clearing, garbage collection and transit service.
Five of the province's COVID-19 cases were found in Saskatoon.
