2 new COVID-19 related deaths, 121 new cases in Sask.
Saskatchewan reported two new COVID-19 related deaths, as well as 121 new cases on Wednesday.
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'Hang tight': Sask. premier hints at lifting restrictions as soon as next week
Lighter COVID-19 restrictions could be just days away for Saskatchewan residents as Premier Scott Moe asked everyone to "hang tight for just a few more days" during the province’s COVID-19 update on Tuesday.
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