The Saskatchewan Health Authority says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter all acute care facilities and long term care homes. The province says this includes all affiliates and aligns with both the SHA Health Care Worker Proof of Vaccination policy and the provincial Proof of Vaccination contained in the Saskatchewan Public […]
The University of Saskatchewan has announced that they’re beefing up vaccination requirements for the winter term. Beginning January 4th, anyone accessing campus will be required to be fully vaccinated. Negative COVID-19 tests within 72 hours or those not willing to disclose their vaccination status will no longer be accepted unless there are approved accommodations for […]
The province says 237 new COVID-19 infections have occurred with 11 new deaths which brings the provincial death total to 843. 168 of the 237 new cases are in people not vaccinated with 65 of those being kids aged 11 and under who can’t be vaccinated at this time due to their age. The […]
The province is telling us of 223 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and five more deaths. That brings the provincial death total to 832. The 223 new cases are located in the Far North West (15), Far North East (9), North West (18), North Central (18), North East (3), Saskatoon (54), Central West […]
The Saskatchewan government was forced to cancel outdoor ceremonies marking the opening of a new legislative session on Wednesday due to what they say is “recent threats” In a release issued by the government about 30 minutes before the ceremonies were to begin, it said “”In light of recent threats and on the advice of […]
A letter addressed to Health Minister Paul Merriman has been sent by 21 medical health officers across the province. The letter, sent to Merriman last week, asks for the government to adopt stricter measures to control the fourth wave of COVID-19 that has hit the province hard. Recommendations in the letter include expanding the amount […]
The positivity rate is still high, but there were 170 new COVID-19 tests announced on Monday. That is the lowest figure of new cases since August 26. The 170 new cases come with 1,681 tests being processed meaning the positivity rate was around 10 percent. The new cases are located in the Far North West […]
As of November 1, all city facilities and arenas will require you to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter. That motion was approved unanimously at a special meeting of Regina City Council on Monday morning. The only places where this is exempt is public libraries, the Regina Transit […]
The province says monoclonal antibody treatment is now available for those in Saskatchewan who have tested positive for COVID-19. That one-time treatment is effective in the very early phase of infection and is intended to prevent unvaccinated or severely immunosuppressed residents who have contracted COVID-19 from requiring hospitalization. Those eligible for the treatment would include […]
Regina City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, where it’s expected COVID-19 proof of vaccination requirements will be expanded to include all City locations, other than libraries and the Transit Information Centre located in the Cornwall Centre. Currently proof of vaccination or a negative test is required at the following City facilities: • […]
