COVID-19: Business to Proceed with Phase 2 of Reopen Plan

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Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Government of Saskatchewan announced the City of Lloydminster may proceed with Phase 2 of the reopening, according to the schedule and stipulations under the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.

All workplaces must be prepared to operate safely for customers and their employees, and take the proper preventative measures. 

Phase 2, as it applies for both the Alberta and Saskatchewan portions of Lloydminster, begins Tuesday, May 19, 2020, and is summarized as:

• Reopening of previously non-allowable businesses can begin providing public services, including clothing stores, shoe stores, flower shops, sporting good stores, vaping supply stores, and jewelry stores. View the full list.
• Shopping malls and their retail tenants may resume business, subject to the retail guidelines
• Some personal service businesses can begin providing services to the public, including hairdresser/barber, registered massage therapist, acupuncturist and acupressurist. If governed by a provincial body or association, additional guidelines or restrictions may apply.

A timeline for Phase 3, which includes restaurant and food services, has not yet been announced.

Residents must continue to follow necessary personal protective measures to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, including maintaining physical distancing, participating in no gatherings more than 10 people, washing hands frequently, among other hygiene practices.

Opening is at the discretion of the workplace, based on risk assessment and ability to operate safely, protecting staff and customers.

Residents and business owners are reminded the City of Lloydminster is still under a State of Local Emergency. All previously implemented restrictions and social distancing measures remain in effect. Per the Lloydminster Charter, the City of Lloydminster is compelled to abide by orders issued under the Saskatchewan Health Act.

Learn more about the City’s response to COVID-19 at lloydminster.ca/covid-19.