City of Regina to remove proof of vaccination and negative testing

To end the week, the City of Regina Council announced changes Friday to COVID-19 requirements at all of its facilities starting Feb. 14.

The move comes after the Saskatchewan government announced plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions effective early next week.

“City Council approved several changes to City of Regina COVID-19 policies to align with recently announced changes to provincial public health orders,” according to a City of Regina release. “Effective February 14, proof of vaccination and negative testing requirements at all City of Regina facilities will be removed.”

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Beginning March 1, the City stated that members of the public will not be required to wear masks in City facilities or on Regina Transit. However, mask-wearing will continue to be encouraged after March 1 and the City will continue making masks available at City facilities and on buses.

City Council will resume in-person Council and Committee meetings on March 1 as well, marking the first time since early 2020 that the Henry Baker Hall will be open to the public and in-person delegations.

“The health, safety and well-being of employees and residents continues to be a priority for the City of Regina,” according to the statement. “The City will remain in contact with public health officials and will continually monitor the status of COVID-19 in our community.”

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