COVID-19 surges in Saskatchewan but first responders not experiencing staff shortages
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Global News reached out to six agencies in the province to ask how their staffing and operations are affected by the Omicron wave.
Despite Saskatchewan breaking records for daily and active COVID-19 cases, first responders aren’t facing staffing shortages.
As of Sunday’s provincial update, there are a record 7,418 active cases in Saskatchewan. Global News reached out to six agencies in the province to ask about their staffing and operations should things take a turn for the worst.
The Saskatoon Police Service has seen “a bit of an increase” in cases due to Omicron, however a “very small percentage” of the force has been affected by COVID-19 and the new variant.
Spokesperson Brad Jennings said a majority of infections were the result of community and not workplace transmissions.
“With the new variant being extremely contagious, we are reminding staff to adhere to guidelines set out by the province and remain diligent with COVID safety protocols, masking and sanitization efforts,” Jennings added.
SPS is also encouraging its members to use rapid tests often, and book a COVID-19 booster shot.
Earlier this week, the Winnipeg Police Service declared a state of emergency after 90 active cases were reported and 170 people booked off time due to illness.
But Deputy Chief Mitch Yuzdepski said the SPS has a business continuity plan in place to ensure there will be no disruption to frontline services.
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