Health

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

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

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

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

Two more COVID-19 cases at St. Augustine School in Humboldt, one in-person class continues

Less than a week after its first positive COVID-19 case, St. Augustine School in Humboldt suffered two additional instances of the virus.Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) announced the Saskatc...

Lisa Brady Nov 15, 2020

Mask mandate for public indoor spaces includes Melfort, Humboldt, and Nipawin

Communities in the northeast including Melfort, Nipawin, and Humboldt will be under a mandatory mask mandate beginning on Monday.In the additional public health measures set out by the Saskatchewan He...

Nov 13, 2020

Local fitness studios react to additional public health measures

Additional public health measures were announced by the Saskatchewan Health Authority includes an update for fitness facilities.All group fitness classes are limited to a maximum of eight participants...

Nov 13, 2020

Province records 81 new cases, 53 patients are in hospital

After announcing further restrictive measures to combat COVID-19, the province is reporting 81 new cases and 108 recoveries.The new amount brings the provincial total to 4,513 cases. The new cases are...

Nov 13, 2020

Province expands mandatory masking order, limits alcohol service in updated health order

The province has issued additional public health measures to try and slow the spread of the virus. The measures will include mandatory masking in indoor public places in all communities with populatio...

Nov 13, 2020