Exempting rural Saskatchewan from the province's new mandatory mask order makes no sense, because some rural areas have far higher rates than the cities, says the former registrar of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. "It's illogical," said Dr. Dennis Kendel, the former CPSS registrar who now works as a Saskatoon health policy consultant. A mandatory mask order for indoor public spaces was put in place earlier this month, but only for Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert. He said he's heard many people suggest the Saskatchewan Party government is pandering to its rural power base, and he agrees. "It is recommended that all residents wear a mask when outside the home, regardless of their community or region."

Source: CBC News November 16, 2020 18:56 UTC