Tag Archives: Health
COVID-19 testing in Prince Albert offered at two locations, one by referral only
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting as of Oct. 1 testing at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment location in P.A. is moving to appointment only.Those who wish to get tested at this location ...
Oct 01, 2021
Vaccine passport system now in effect for Prince Albert
UPDATE: The City of Prince Albert has reported the proof of vaccination order does not apply to the museums, library or the Steaurt or Kinsmen Arenas as previously indicated.-The province's proof of v...
Oct 01, 2021
Saskatchewan breaks record for daily COVID count; 601 cases reported
The province has broken its record for the most daily cases of COVID-19 reported, as 601 new cases were confirmed Thursday.The previous record was 552 cases recorded last Sunday.The province also repo...
Sep 30, 2021
Muskoday First Nation seeing rise in members getting first COVID vaccine as community outbreak grows
The Muskoday First Nation, southeast of Prince Albert, is seeing a sizable jump in members getting the COVID-19 vaccine.A mobile vaccine clinic was held in the community on Tuesday where 22 individual...
Sep 29, 2021
Rapid antigen self-tests on way to Sask. to speed up detection of COVID-19
The province is announcing that plans are in development for the expansion of public distribution of self-tests for personal use.An increase in distributing rapid antigen self-tests would help speed u...
Sep 29, 2021
Province reports 394 new cases of COVID-19, 158 reported in northern Saskatchewan
As of Sept. 29, there are 394 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province bringing the provincial total to 4,585 cases currently active.The daily cases reported today include 85 per cent of cases ...
Sep 29, 2021
‘Breaking point’: CMA wants strict health measures to save Saskatchewan’s healthcare system
The head of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said the healthcare systems in Saskatchewan and Alberta are at a breaking point and more needs to be done immediately.In a release sent Wednesday, pr...
Sep 29, 2021
Province releases vaccine verification app for businesses
Businesses and organizations across Saskatchewan can now download and use a free app that will read QR codes presented by customers, SK Vax Verifier. The app is available in both the Apple and Google ...
Sep 29, 2021
Ten COVID deaths reported Tuesday, new record for Saskatchewan
The provincial government is reporting Tuesday that 10 Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died with another 449 new cases of COVID-19 also confirmed.Since the pandemic began, 682 people have di...
Sep 28, 2021
'A necessary step': P.A. making vaccinations mandatory for city employees
The City of Prince Albert is bringing in mandatory vaccinations for its employees.Mayor Greg Dionne spoke with reporters on Monday about the community's latest step to fight back against COVID-19.Over...
Sep 28, 2021
