Phase 2 of Saskatchewan's five-phase reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic begins on Tuesday and includes the reopening of retail businesses and shopping malls.

With Phase 2 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan, here’s what you need to know about what you can and can’t do.

All of the new coronavirus cases were reported in Saskatchewan on Monday are in the far north, the COVID-19 epicenter of the province.

There are 203 active coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, with nearly three-quarters of those in the far north.

Active coronavirus cases continue to rise in the far north, with 15 new cases reported on May 7.

An outbreak was declared Tuesday evening at Meadow Lake Hospital after a staff member tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The first phase starts on May 19 with the resumption of some everyday medical services and the expansion of surgeries and diagnostic imaging.

Eighteen of the 20 new coronavirus cases reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday are in La Loche and surrounding communities.

Saskatchewan medical services resumed May 4, though clinics took steps to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.