Tag Archives: Health
Sask. changes public health orders, returns to household bubbles
Saskatchewan tightened things up Tuesday.Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and in cases of variants of concern, the Saskatchewan government announced that, effective immediately, all private ind...
Apr 13, 2021
SRPSD prepared for 'potential' of more COVID cases in schools
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) says families need to be prepared for the potential for more COVID cases in schools given the increase in more transmissible variants. It says it...
Apr 13, 2021
Union representing provincial correctional officers says it's 'unacceptable' members remain off vaccination priority list
Police officers, firefighters, some grocery store workers, and public health inspectors are all scheduled to begin receiving their vaccinations within the next few weeks according to the latest update...
Apr 13, 2021
Government announces changes to public health orders including household bubbles
The Government of Saskatchewan announced more changes to the COVID-19 public health orders, as well as another drop in the vaccine appointment age eligibility.In an effort to continue to protect resid...
Apr 13, 2021
Police, pharmacist react to new vaccine prioritization
More people on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic will be rolling up their sleeves for a shot.The Ministry of Health announced Monday that vaccines will roll out for police of...
Apr 13, 2021
Now is not the time to be ‘vaccine shopping’, says infectious disease doctor
With variants of concern spreading aggressively and quickly in Saskatchewan - particularly in the southern part of the province - a Regina doctor says now is not the time to be "vaccine shopping," can...
Apr 13, 2021
Saskatchewan Air Ambulance marks 75th anniversary
The Government of Saskatchewan is highlighting the work of Saskatchewan Air Ambulance this week with a series of stories and videos.The medevac service turns 75 this year. It is the oldest non-militar...
Apr 12, 2021
Vaccine delivery for first responders, remaining healthcare workers and certain store staff
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it will prioritize first responders at mobile vaccination units after the current priority populations are vaccinated. It also announced the remaining fron...
Apr 12, 2021
Province reports 300 new cases, 253 recoveries, one COVID-19 related death
The Saskatchewan government announced 300 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on April 12, as well as 253 recoveries. This brings the provincial total to 36,604 cases; 33,600 recoveries and 2,549 ca...
Apr 12, 2021
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute reminding ATV riders of safety tips
As conditions continue to clear up with spring right around the corner, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute (SPI) is reminding residents to tread with caution and practice safe ATV use. In a media r...
Apr 12, 2021
