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COVID-19: Live updates for Regina and area for March 19, 2020

CTV News Regina

Published Thursday, March 19, 2020 10:11AM CST

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, gray, cultured in the lab. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-NIAID-RML via AP

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REGINA -- This is the latest news on the COVID-19 virus in Regina and area for March 19.

COVID-19 cases in Sask.

On March 19, the province announced four more presumptive positive cases of COVID-19. Saskatchewan now has 20 cases -- eight are confirmed and 12 are presumptive positive.

Mayor calling for stricter regulations

Mayor Michael Fougere says he would like to see all bars and restaurants closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The province declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, limiting gatherings to a maximum of 50 people.

WestJet announces flights to Regina affected by COVID-19

WestJet has identified three flights into Regina that carried passengers who later tested positive of COVID-19.