Covid-19 News

Saskatchewan reaches 750 COVID-19 related deaths

Oct 11, 2021 | 3:40pm

Another grim milestone has been reached in Saskatchewan in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Another four people have died after testing positive for the virus according to the province’s dashboard numbers released on Sunday, meaning a total of 751 people have died after testing positive for COVID-19. Saskatchewan is the last of the western provinces […]

New SHA campaign deals with educating others about stresses being felt by healthcare workers

Oct 11, 2021 | 6:20am

Front-line healthcare workers have been dealing with COVID-19 for well over a year meaning their stress level has been high as they try to keep themselves and their families safe from the virus. The Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched a campaign called “Faces of the Fight” where several in the field discuss what COVID-19 has […]

507 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

Oct 10, 2021 | 2:20pm

The province is reporting another 500-plus day of new COVID-19 cases as there are 507 of them on Sunday. Of the new cases, 477 are in people who are not vaccinated. The new cases are located in the Far North West (17), Far North East (35), North West (64), North Central (66), North East (17), […]

Expect charges if you falsify a vaccine record card

Oct 9, 2021 | 12:29pm

Anyone thinking about falsifying a vaccine record card to make it look as if you are fully vaccinated can expect charges if caught. The Ministry of Health, in an email, says “Falsifying vaccination records is an offence under the Criminal Code and that any complaints of alleged falsifying of vaccination records would be referred to […]

Saskatchewan goes into Thanksgiving long weekend with 576 new COVID-19 cases

Oct 8, 2021 | 2:04pm

The Thanksgiving long weekend has arrived in Saskatchewan and it comes with the announcement of 576 new cases.  Of those 576, 469 come in people who have not been vaccinated with 147 of those in kids 11 and under who can’t be vaccinated. The new cases are located in the Far North West (31), Far […]

SHA clears up confusion around affidavits and seeking exemption from Sask. COVID-19 vaccination policy

Oct 8, 2021 | 8:56am

With some residents in Saskatchewan going to extraordinary lengths to avoid being vaccinated for COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority issued the following statement Friday morning, clearing up why affidavits are not valid when it comes to receiving exemption from current vaccination policies. “Immunization in Saskatchewan is voluntary. Although the Proof of Vaccination public health measure […]

Regina Police say almost 90 percent of employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Oct 8, 2021 | 7:14am

Regina Police have announced that as of October 4, all employees have been required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or submit to negative testing at the start of their work week. In a release RPS said that nearly 90 percent of its employees, both civilian and sworn members, are fully vaccinated. They […]

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine required for SGI road tests

Oct 7, 2021 | 10:26am

As of Oct. 25, anyone in Saskatchewan wanting to take a road test to get their operators license will have to have proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy explained the rationale behind it. “This move is intended to improve safety for both our customers and our employees,” McMurchy said. “Obviously, […]

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