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Yorkton relying on province to lead regarding coronavirus

It was announced Monday that City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford have formed a joint administrative committee in response to the coronavirus situation.
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 It was announced Monday that City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford have formed a joint administrative committee in response to the coronavirus situation.

​​​​​​​According to a joint news release from the city and the town, the committee is to “cooperatively develop strategies and to coordinate efforts to minimize infection risks to residents of both communities and staff members. If a COVID-19 pandemic is declared both municipalities will follow the guidance of the Provincial and Federal government’s authority,” noted an article at www.newsoptimist.ca

Locally, Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said the City is aware of the concerns, but at present are letting the Minister of Health for the province, and the Saskatchewan Health Authority take the lead role.

“We keep up on the current situation with the province and the federal government,” he told Yorkton This Week Monday. “... And we’re staying in touch with our MLA, and with what provincial health people are saying.”

Maloney said the City will do whatever is advised as the situation surrounding the disease unfolds.

“If the Terriers have to play in an empty building they’ll have to play in an empty building,” he said.

At this point Maloney said he is not aware of a confirmed case in Saskatchewan, which is good news, but added that can change overnight, and the City has an Emergency Measures Organization in place should there be actions needed locally.