On March 13, 2020, following the second presumptive case in the province, the Saskatchewan government announced restrictions on gatherings of more than 250 people in contiguous indoor space, as well as gatherings of more than 50 people if they include participants who had recently travelled internationally.[29][30] Exceptions are permitted for retail shops.[31][32] An exception for faith-based organizations was removed March 16.[31] The government sharply reduced inter-provincial and international travel by any provincial employees on government business.