Tag Archives: Health
SHA warns province could run out of Pfizer vaccine before next shipment arrives
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says if the federal government doesn't step up distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the province could run out of doses in the short term.SHA briefing documents are ...
Jan 15, 2021
Harvest Meats recalls sausages over undercooking
OTTAWA - Harvest Meats is recalling a brand of Polish sausages due to undercooking that may make them unsafe to eat. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall affects customers in Alberta, B...
Jan 15, 2021
Province records 312 new COVID-19 cases
As of January 14, a total of 11,985 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.On January 13, 1,393 doses were administered across the province including 295 in the North Central...
Jan 14, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine available to seniors over the age of 70 in local communities
UPDATE: The SHA has reported appointments at most of the clinics listed below are fully booked and no new appointments will be taken until another shipment of vaccine arrives.--The Saskatchewan Health...
Jan 14, 2021
Chief medical health officer hints at further restrictions
Saskatchewan's chief medical officer of health sent a strong signal that tighter COVID-19 restrictions are coming.Speaking to Gormley on Thursday morning, Dr. Saqib Shahab said the measures put in pla...
Jan 14, 2021
Emergency doctors call for greater transparency on vaccine rollout
OTTAWA - The professional group for emergency doctors in Canada wants more transparency about COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is calling for a clear des...
Jan 14, 2021
Examining Saskatchewan’s COVID condition as it becomes hardest hit per capita in Canada
Per capita, Saskatchewan is the worst spot for COVID-19 in the entire country.That's based upon Health Canada's epidemiology update, which was last updated Tuesday night. Saskatchewan had the highest ...
Jan 13, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine clinics set for Wakaw, Cudworth, Rosthern and surrounding areas
Senior residents in Wakaw, Cudworth, Rosthern and the surrounding area will have the chance to get their COVID-19 vaccines soon.The Pfizer vaccine will be available to those 70 years of age and over, ...
Jan 13, 2021
Province records 247 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
As of January 13, a total of 10,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan. The detailed vaccine report for Jan. 13 has not been received by the province and will be included...
Jan 13, 2021
Vaccine panel says Canada can delay second dose of COVID-19 vaccine if shortage
OTTAWA - Canada's national panel of vaccine experts says the second COVID-19 vaccine dose can be delayed briefly in a bid to get more people a first dose faster. The National Advisory Committee on Imm...
Jan 13, 2021
