Mask requirements in place for long term care home common areas

Starting on Sept. 10, visitors and families will be required to wear masks in long term care facility commons areas.

Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the province, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is making masks mandatory outside of residents’ rooms to minimize the risk of COVID transmission in long-term care facilities.

This masking protocol will apply to both SHA long-term care homes and affiliates, and applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

Those who refuse to comply with masking requirements in common areas may be asked to leave.