Health

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

Saskatchewan extends existing COVID public health order to Jan. 29

Saskatchewan is maintaining the status quo with its COVID-19 measures.On Tuesday, the provincial government announced the public health order that took effect Dec. 17 will remain in place until Jan. 2...

Jan 12, 2021

‘Right now, it’s really scary:’ Outreach worker, chief coroner reflect on 2020 overdose crisis

Now that 2020 is in the rearview mirror, we're learning more about the deadliest overdose year on record in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Coroners Service provided an update Monday to the public, outl...

Jan 12, 2021