‘We are losing the battle against this virus’: Saskatchewan doctors hope for more action on COVID

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“It is becoming increasingly clear to us, physicians from across Saskatchewan, that we are losing the battle against this virus,” it continued.

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The doctors suggested looking to pandemic response models from places like the Maritimes, New Zealand, Australia and South Korea for examples of successfully slowing the spread.

They did not make any specific request for more restrictions, but rather asked the government to put out a plan with more details.

“Both action and inaction will be criticized. We humbly ask you to act with sufficient force to reverse the rising daily case counts while also detailing how and when we would escalate our interventions even further. Making decisions, even when difficult, is the hallmark of strong leadership,” the letter said.

The letter acknowledged that it is difficult to keep up with COVID safety measures, but still encouraged caution.

“We appreciate that, in battling this epidemic, there are no easy solutions. From the inconvenience of wearing masks, to the isolation of social distancing and quarantine, to the harms felt by local businesses with every escalation in restrictions, we know that doing more will be difficult for Saskatchewan people. However, the lives of our friends and neighbours are on the line.”

— with files from 650 CKOM