Health

‘Breaking point’: CMA wants strict health measures to save Saskatchewan’s healthcare system

The head of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said the healthcare systems in Saskatchewan and Alberta are at a breaking point and more needs to be done immediately.In a release sent Wednesday, pr...

Sep 29, 2021

Province releases vaccine verification app for businesses

Businesses and organizations across Saskatchewan can now download and use a free app that will read QR codes presented by customers, SK Vax Verifier. The app is available in both the Apple and Google ...

Sep 29, 2021

Ten COVID deaths reported Tuesday, new record for Saskatchewan

The provincial government is reporting Tuesday that 10 Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died with another 449 new cases of COVID-19 also confirmed.Since the pandemic began, 682 people have di...

Sep 28, 2021

QR codes back as launch of proof-of-vaccination policy nears

QR codes are back for Saskatchewan residents to prove they've had a COVID-19 vaccination.The codes were removed from MySaskHealthRecord accounts on Friday due to privacy issues. On Tuesday, the Minist...

Sep 28, 2021

SHA increases number of COVID vaccination clinics

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding the number of clinics where people can book COVID-19 vaccination appointments.In a media release Tuesday, the SHA said bookings can now be made at ...

Sep 28, 2021

SHA expands mask mandate at long-term care homes

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding its medical masking mandate at the long-term care homes it operates in the province.In a media release Monday, the SHA said the recent increase in COVID-...

Sep 27, 2021

Increased exposure to COVID-19 in Melfort

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of increased exposure risk to COVID-19 in Melfort.On Sept. 14, 15, 18, and 19 from 5:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., a person attended the Prairie North Co-op gas ba...

Sep 27, 2021

Province reports 4,788 active cases in Saskatchewan, 398 new cases reported today

The province reported another 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today; nearly 84 per cent of which are among the unvaccinated.Also among the new cases, 65 per cent of people with COVID in the provin...

Sep 27, 2021

Moe says Sask. hasn’t asked for federal help during COVID fourth wave

Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan has heard from the federal government about potentially helping out as the fourth wave of COVID-19 grips the province.But Moe said Monday the provincial government ...

Sep 27, 2021

Treaty Fair goes online

A three-day virtual fair this week will help shed some light on some very serious and important subjects.The event is being put on Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), in partnership with the Office of...

Sep 26, 2021