Tag Archives: Health
Saskatchewan health minister says large rallies ‘have to stop’
In the wake of at least three so-called "freedom rallies" this past weekend, Saskatchewan's health minister isn't holding back his distaste."These gatherings are ridiculous. They have to stop. I under...
Apr 26, 2021
Moe, Merriman decline ICU invitation again
Saskatchewan's premier and health minister are brushing off another invitation, extended through the opposition leader, to tour the intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital.In Question Perio...
Apr 26, 2021
COVID-19 case total reaches 40,000 as province reports 245 new cases
The provincial total has now reached 40,177 cases, including 37,163 total recoveries and 2,538 cases considered active.The province has reported 245 new cases and 221 recoveries today with one new dea...
Apr 26, 2021
Health officials warn of Hantavirus during spring cleaning
It’s a rare illness, but a potentially fatal one. As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health is issuing a reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus. Exposure usually happens when clea...
Apr 26, 2021
Health officials warn of Hantavirus during spring cleaning
It's a rare illness, but a potentially fatal one.As the weather warms up, the Ministry of Health is issuing a reminder to take precautions against Hantavirus. Exposure usually happens when cleaning up...
Apr 26, 2021
7,451 new COVID-19 doses, 249 new cases, two deaths
An additional 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 399,745. The 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine report...
Apr 25, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak declared at LeRoy School
LeRoy School students will continue learning from home until May 5 after the Horizon School Division was made aware of an additional COVID-19 diagnosis at the school Friday.Students at the school have...
Apr 24, 2021
P.A. 'Freedom Rally' sparks COVID alert from SHA
UPDATE: An organizer of an anti-lockdown rally planned for Prince Albert this weekend is calling on people to stay away in light of a COVID warning announced by Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).SHA...
Apr 23, 2021
‘We have a government that is lying to us’: Meili takes shots at pandemic messaging
Is the provincial government downplaying the current situation on COVID-19 in Saskatchewan?NDP Leader Ryan Meili thinks so.Speaking to reporters Friday at the legislative building in Regina, the Oppos...
Apr 23, 2021
Increased COVID-19 testing coming to Birch Hills
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is planning increased testing in Birch Hills.An SHA spokesperson told northeastNOW cases of COVID-19 in the community as well as close contacts are continuing t...
Apr 23, 2021