Health

Drive-through COVID-19 test site wildly busy on first day, SHA staying the course for now

It seems the new drive-through COVID-19 testing centre was the hot ticket in Regina on Tuesday afternoon.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Wednesday it opened up all six lanes of the testing cent...

Sep 10, 2020

Microbiologist warns against complacency despite success with COVID-19

Despite low case numbers of COVID-19, Dr. Joseph Blondeau warned the public not to get complacent and to continue following public health guidelines.The University of Saskatchewan microbiologist said ...

Sep 09, 2020

One new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

The province has recorded one new case of COVID-19 in the Saskatoon region.The total amount of reported cases is now at 1,670. Of the total cases, 59 are considered active. A total of 1,587 people hav...

Sep 09, 2020

NESD Director of Education talks government funding, first day of classes

School is back in session and school divisions, parents, students, staff, and the government are all adjusting to the new normal. Tuesday, Sept. 8 marked the first day back at school for most students...

Sep 08, 2020

SHA warning of COVID-19 exposure in Watrous, Wakaw, and Waskesiu Lake

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of COVID-19 exposure at businesses in Watrous, Waskesiu, and Wakaw after an individual tested positive.The individual was at the Co-op Watrous Food Store o...

Sep 08, 2020

Province records seven new COVID-19 cases, seven new recoveries

The province has recorded seven new cases of COVID-19 - two of which are in the Prince Albert area - along with seven more recoveries. The total amount of reported cases is now at 1,669. The new cases...

Sep 08, 2020

11 new COVID-19 cases, 1 recovery, 1 in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 11 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. That's the second time a double-digit total has been announced for a single-day increase since Aug. 17. The new cases ar...

Sep 07, 2020

Eight new COVID-19 cases reported, no recoveries, 1 person in hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported eight new COVID-19 cases in the province on Sunday. Three of the new cases are from the Saskatoon area, two are from the Central East, and one each are from ...

Sep 06, 2020

Five new COVID cases in Sask, no new ones in our region

The provincial government is reporting five new cases of COVID-19, none of which are in our region. Also, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is clarifying the process and documents required to use the ...

Sep 05, 2020

Boulet family celebrating Sask. online organ donation registry

Toby Boulet is looking towards Saskatchewan with a new sense of pride.On Thursday, the province launched its online organ and tissue donation registry after years of planning.Boulet's son, Logan, was ...

Sep 04, 2020