Covid-19 News

236 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

Oct 24, 2021 | 1:53pm

Saskatchewan is reporting that there are 236 new cases of COVID-19 in the province on Sunday. Of the new cases  53 are reported in the Saskatoon area, 39 in the Central East zone and 38 in the Regina region. There were no new deaths reported as the death total due to COVID-19 remains at 817 […]

Five more deaths and 231 new cases of COVID-19 reported Saturday

Oct 23, 2021 | 2:00pm

Saskatchewan reported 231 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with five additional deaths in people who previously tested positive. The death toll is now 817 in Saskatchewan. The new cases included 48 in the Saskatoon zone and 43 in the Regina region. Active cases are down by 95 from Friday, and currently sit at […]

12 deaths, 300 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on Friday

Oct 22, 2021 | 1:47pm

Another 300 people have tested positive for COVID-19 according to the provincial government’s COVID-19 dashboard. The new cases come from Saskatoon (78), the south east (43), Regina (38), the central east (32), the north west (25), the far north east (20), the north central (16), the south central (12), the north east (six), the central […]

More ICU patients heading east

Oct 21, 2021 | 2:43pm

The Saskatchewan government says three more people who are currently being treated in the ICU for COVID-19 are going to go to Ontario. As of Wednesday, the government says six people have been sent to Ontario meaning this will increase the total to nine. In the release, the government says the out-of-province transfers depend on […]

Saskatchewan hits 800 COVID-19 deaths

Oct 21, 2021 | 1:54pm

The latest COVID-19 numbers sees Saskatchewan hit a grim milestone as 800 people have now died as a result of complications from the virus. The latest numbers show two new deaths and 355 new cases as the province sees an increase in new cases after four straight days of decreases. The new cases are located […]

RCSD sets date for proof-of-vaccination policy

Oct 21, 2021 | 1:20pm

Earlier this month, the Regina Catholic School Division announced those working inside their school in any capacity would have to show proof-of-vaccination status. Parents in the division have received a letter saying the policy will take effect November 22 with those unable to do that having to provide regular negative tests. The policy applies to […]

Ottawa announces standardized proof of vaccination for Canadian travel

Oct 21, 2021 | 10:12am

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced standardized Canadian proof of vaccination for travel. Speaking outside a children’s hospital in Ottawa, the prime minister says they made a commitment for a proof of vaccination certificate to be issued by every province and territory allowing people to travel. “Today I am happy to confirm that all provinces […]

Saskatchewan’s teachers say more needs to be done in schools to keep people safe

Oct 20, 2021 | 4:52pm

The province needs to take more action to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in its schools. That message comes from Saskatchewan Teachers Federation President Patrick Maze who says he has written a letter to the government asking for the most pressing issues to be addressed including inconsistent approaches to declaring outbreaks and isolation requirements. Maze […]

New COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan still high but dropping

Oct 20, 2021 | 1:55pm

The province is reporting 246 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday to go along with five more deaths.  It is the fourth straight day the number has gone down. Of the 246, 184 are in people who have not been vaccinated including 76 in the 0-11 demographic who can’t be vaccinated due to their age. […]

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