Canadian Western Agribition has outlined measures to ensure the annual livestock show this fall is safe for everyone in attendance. The show was postponed last year due to COVID-19. Agribition will operate under all Public Health Orders. Those attending will need to provide proof of full vaccination or proof of an approved negative test. Agribition […]
There are now 289 people in hospital being treated for COVID-19 as hospitalizations keep increasing putting more pressure on healthcare workers across the province. Of those 289, which is an increase of eight does break the record set yesterday, 63 are in the ICU which is also a new record-high. When it comes to new […]
Those wanting to visit loved ones in long term care homes will now need to wear a mask at all times regardless of their vaccination status. The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced the changes Monday morning as it aligns with the provincial Public Health Order. Long-term care residents will not be required to wear a mask […]
The Director and CEO of USask’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, considers the results to date for the clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine to be very encouraging. Dr. Volkder Gerdts says the interim results of the trial in Halifax show immune responses very comparable to other already approved vaccines. VIDO also tested against the […]
An unpleasant record has been set in Saskatchewan after 552 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday on the provincial dashboard. While that is a single-day record for new cases, the active case count has also eclipsed the previous record set in December. There are now 4,864 active cases, which is 101 more than the […]
Another 492 cases of COVID-19 have been announced in Saskatchewan Saturday via the provincial dashboard. The new cases come from Saskatoon (127), the north west (85), Regina (47), the south west (32), the south east (32), the north central (30), the far north west (28), the central east (20), the south central (20), the far […]
Those looking to download or print off their proof of vaccination certificate from the MySaskHealthRecord over the weekend will notice there will not be a QR code attached. The provincial government has sited difficulty in ensuring proper identity for the QR codes, meaning they are suspending the QR Code program while the issue is resolved. […]
The COVID-19 case count today is up over 500 cases again, with the province reporting 528 new cases Friday on the COVID-19 dashboard. The new cases come from Saskatoon (96), the north west (96), the north central (57), Regina (48), the far north west (37), the south east (34), the south central (32), the south […]
Eighty percent of eligible residents in Saskatchewan have received at least one dose of COVID vaccine. This comes as a significant increase in COVID vaccinations since the announcement of a proof of vaccination or negative test requirement program coming into effect October 1st. All provincial and crown employees are also required to have proof of […]
The provincial government has announced another 460 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan according to their provincial dashboard. The new cases are located in Saskatoon (123), Regina (59), the north west (53), the south east (47), the south west (38), the north central (36), the central east (28), the south central (18), the far north […]
