Tag Archives: Health
A look at what provinces and territories have said about COVID-19 vaccine plans
The federal government says the largest mass immunization effort in Canadian history could begin as early as next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa expects to receive up to 249,000 doses...
Dec 08, 2020
Prince Albert COVID compliance complaints surpasses 100, but no charges laid
The public health messages surrounding COVID-19 may still be sinking in for many people in the Prince Albert area, according to the latest statistics from the Prince Albert Police Service. For the per...
Dec 07, 2020
Province records 60th death, 274 new cases of COVID-19
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported another resident from the Regina zone who tested positive for COVID-19 and was in their 60s has died.There are 274 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskat...
Dec 07, 2020
Outbreak on Sturgeon Lake First Nation declared over
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the Sturgeon Lake First Nation over.According to a media release, the outbreak that was announced on Oct. 21 is declare...
Dec 07, 2020
First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says up to 249,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Canadian soil by the end of the month, with the first doses delivered next week.Health Canad...
Dec 07, 2020
Sask. nurses’ union shocked COVID rules could be relaxed for Christmas
Premier Scott Moe has been keeping the door open to the idea of COVID-19 restrictions being loosened by Christmas, allowing people to gather in slightly larger groups for the holiday.The president of ...
Dec 07, 2020
U of S professor recommends Vitamin D supplement for boost in the winter
In the winter months, it can be difficult to get the Vitamin D we need.That's why Dr. Susan Whiting, distinguished professor in the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan,...
Dec 07, 2020
Several COVID cases, one school moves to remote learning
On the weekend, the Saskatchewan Health Authority has identified a positive COVID-19 case in an individual in several schools: Queen Mary, Arthur Pechey, Carlton and Vincent Massey. Vincent Massey sch...
Dec 07, 2020
COVID cases exceed 10,000, four more deaths
A further four people have died following positive tests for COVID-19, as the total number of reported cases in Saskatchewan since the pandemic began moved beyond the 10,000 mark. Over a hundred new c...
Dec 06, 2020
202 COVID-19 cases reported, lower numbers due to data issue
The province is reporting 202 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total up to 9,730 cases. The Saskatchewan Health Authority did note the reported number is "much lower than anticipated due t...
Dec 05, 2020
