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Good news even if questions remain, VIDO-InterVac head says of Moderna announcement
The head of the Saskatoon lab working toward a COVID-19 vaccine hasn't seen the data behind the promising claims being made by a U.S. pharmaceutical company.On Monday morning, Moderna announced its va...
Nov 16, 2020

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Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about NITHA and other northern communities calling for expansion to mandatory mask protocol.
Nov 16, 2020

Northern agencies and doctors call for expansion to mandatory mask protocol
The health authority responsible for 33 northern Saskatchewan First Nations communities believes the province's current mandatory masking protocol leaves too many people vulnerable.As it currently sta...
Nov 16, 2020

Face masks: how to wear them and 'have fun'
It's day one of the new rules for mandatory face masks in all Saskatchewan communities over 5,000 people and some Prince Albert businesses are urging the public to get better acquainted with how to pr...
Nov 16, 2020

181 new cases of COVID-19, new public health orders start today
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 181 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 more recoveries in the province.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Far North West (11), Far ...
Nov 16, 2020

Increased COVID-19 exposure risk at Minto Bowl in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of an increased risk of a COVID-19 exposure at the Minto Bowl in Prince Albert.According to a media release, from Nov. 1 to 8 an infected ...
Nov 16, 2020

Doctors call for stronger COVID measures, including closing bars, gyms and more
Once again, a group of Saskatchewan doctors are calling for stronger measures to control the spread of COVID-19.Over 300 doctors sent a letter to the provincial government Tuesday, asking officials to...
Nov 16, 2020

2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavir...
Nov 16, 2020

COVID case at W.P. Sandin School in Shellbrook
A COVID-19 case has been identified at W.P. Sandin Public High School in Shellbrook.In a media release, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said, in part, the Saskatchewan Health Authority ...
Nov 15, 2020

COVID case at St. Mary High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified at Prince Albert's cole St. Mary High School. In a media release, the P.A. Catholic School Division said the case had been identified by Saskatchewan He...
Nov 15, 2020

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