Tag Archives: Health
New public health measures ‘a good start,’ says infectious disease expert
New public health measures ordered in Regina to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants were "a good start," says a local doctor who specializes in infectious diseases.However, Dr. Alex Wong is ambivalen...
Mar 24, 2021
MNP donation supports sick children at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
MNP Partners are showing their support of Saskatchewan's children with a recent donation to the Jim Pattison Children's hospital.The donation, which was announced this morning will go towards care wit...
Mar 24, 2021
Regina region placed under stricter public health measures
The recent rash of COVID-19 cases in the Regina region has resulted in stricter public health measures.The Saskatchewan government said Tuesday that due to the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission ...
Mar 23, 2021
Olymel to remain vigilant even with no active COVID cases
RED DEER, Alta. – The COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing facility in Red Deer has been brought under control. After peaking at 212 on Feb. 19, Alberta Health confirmed over the week...
Mar 23, 2021
Province reports 150 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 150 new cases of COVID-19 and one death.Vaccines ReportedAn additional 5,038 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total n...
Mar 23, 2021
Rapid COVID testing heading to Sask. schools
The Government of Saskatchewan says K-12 schools across the province are currently being shipped 100,000 rapid test kits which could start being put to use later this week. The Health ministry says it...
Mar 22, 2021
Province reports 205 new cases of COVID-19 and 176 recoveries
As of March 22, the provincial government is reporting 205 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 31,842 cases.No additional Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 ha...
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the la...
Mar 22, 2021
Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries
OTTAWA, ON. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the lau...
Mar 22, 2021
Local medical student prepared to go extra mile for Victoria Hospital upgrade
A senior medical student and clinical clerk at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is hoping to renovate a room in the maternity ward into a comforting space dedicated to mothers and their families fac...
Mar 20, 2021
