Health

COVID-19 phone line receives over 1,800 calls in first two weeks

A toll free telephone line which allows Saskatchewan residents the opportunity to ask non-health related questions about COVID-19, or report people who are not respecting social distancing rules, appe...

Apr 06, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 81 recoveries

There are four new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total patient number to 253. There are 169 active cases, which may be overestimated based on recovery information available...

Apr 06, 2020 Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Virtual council meeting in Melfort the new reality amid COVID-19

The City of Melfort is hosting its first council meeting outside of chambers Monday, April 6.The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the need for a virtual meeting."This evening will be our first ever v...

Apr 06, 2020 For the first time ever, the City of Melfort is hosting a council meeting online (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says

OTTAWA - Wearing a simple cloth mask is a way for someone who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to avoid spreading the illness to others, Canada's top public-health doctor said Monday.Dr. There...

Apr 06, 2020

First COVID-19 case in James Smith Cree Nation

James Smith Cree Nation has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.A public notice signed by Chief Wally Burns was sent to community members on Sunday, April 5. It said the individual was tested on Frid...

Lisa Brady Apr 05, 2020 Stores that are still open, like pharmacies, have taken extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

One new COVID-19 case in North, 11 new in province brings total to 231

Saskatchewan had 11 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Of those 11 new cases, only one of them is from the large North region, where Prince Albert and areas are located. The provincial tota...

Apr 04, 2020 Stores around the province have taken extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor of Melfort thankful for local efforts in fighting spread of COVID-19

The City of Melfort is recognizing the efforts of many during the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor Rick Lang said while city hall remains closed to the public, employees are working hard to maintain public ser...

Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Workers at long-term care homes will be assessed each shift, COVID-19 provincial total at 220

Employees at long-term care homes will have their temperatures checked before the beginning of each shift after an assisted living worker tested positive for the virus. The worker is one of 14 new con...

Apr 03, 2020

Isolation, other factors could lead to increased use of domestic violence shelter: NEOSS

The domestic violence shelter in Melfort hasn't been busy since the COVID-19 crisis began, but officials are keeping an eye on the situation.North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) executive ...

Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Staying active and in shape still possible, even with gyms closed during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down numerous businesses in Saskatchewan, and across Canada. Included in those businesses closed are local gyms. However, even with local gyms shut down for the time bei...

Apr 03, 2020 Chisa Glendenning says it's still possible to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if you don't have a home gym. (Submitted Photo/Chisa Glendenning)