Saskatchewan's premier is defending the decision to ease public health restrictions as the number of known cases of COVID-19 variants rises in the province. The premier said the arrival of more COVID-19 vaccine doses is one reason the province is able to relax restrictions. —@LynneJJMcDonaldSaskatchewan has confirmed 70 known cases of COVID-19 variants, with the majority of them being in Regina. The Morning Edition - Sask 6:50 Former Registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons weighs in on loosening of COVID-19 restrictions As cases in the province have gone down, Regina's numbers continue to rise. Despite that, some restrictions on gatherings have been lifted.. 6:50He said that with case numbers rising in Regina, the province's decision is particularly worrisome.

Source: CBC News March 10, 2021 18:45 UTC