Sask. health officials issue warning about COVID-19 variant rise in Moose Jaw Thatcher is the author of a letter addressed to Health Minister Paul Merriman, now co-signed by over 700 people, calling for vaccine prioritization for those intellectually and developmentally disabled in Saskatchewan.“Individuals with IDD often show signs and symptoms of frailty at a younger age than individuals without IDD, putting them at greater risk of poor outcomes if they contract COVID-19,” Thatcher wrote.“Additionally, many individuals live in congregate settings, have multiple caregivers, and/or have sensory challenges that limit an individual’s ability to follow public health guidelines that are critical to reduce transmission of the virus.”Thatcher.