Justin Trudeau says the entire world was unprepared regarding personal protective equipment to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. During his daily coronavirus update in Ottawa, the prime minister was asked when the government saw the virus expand in China why they didn’t secure extra medical supplies then. “We have worked extremely hard to step up; […]
WASHINGTON — One of America’s largest manufacturers of medical face masks rode to Canada’s rescue Monday, forging an agreement with the White House that allows it to provide millions of its precious N95 respirators to the U.S. market without sacrificing supply bound for north of the border. Minnesota-based 3M, which has been at the centre […]
Regina Police have issued their first ticket for violating the public health order. Police say a 23 year-old woman was issued a $2,800 ticket Monday for not complying to 14 day mandatory self isolation. The public health order was issued on March 26th, and includes a 10 person limit of gatherings, as well as 14 […]
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were said to be routine tests Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. “Over […]
City of Regina events are looking at being postponed or axed in the coming months to limit and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the community. Among the planned events affected by the virus is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The city has announced the postponement of National Indigenous Peoples Day slated for June in downtown […]
On Sunday, Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili suggested that people should wear cloth masks when they are out in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19. He made an addition to his call on Monday by saying he’d like to see the Saskatchewan government and businesses in the province get involved to design, create […]
Canada’s top public-health doctor says masks are a way for people who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to keep from spreading the illness. Dr. Theresa Tam says the change from previous advice is due to increasing evidence that people with the virus can spread it without knowing they’re sick. She says masks worn this […]
Economic Development Regina is developing a strategy to help businesses in the city that are being impacted by COVID-19. The strategy focuses on getting information to business leaders, as well as delivering coaching and mentorship and preparing an action plan to support a recovery as fast as possible. Board Chair Frank Hart says these are […]
Response is already pouring in to the Crisis Response Fund announced by Saskatchewan’s Food Banks last week. On Sunday, the Ina Lou and Wayne Brownlee Family Foundation announced it will be matching donations of up to $100,000 this week (April 6th – 12th). For example, a personal $50 or $100 donation gets doubled to $100 or […]
Canadian hospitals should not throw out used face masks and other protective equipment because public health officials are investigating whether it will be possible to disinfect and reuse them, Canada’s public health chief said Sunday. In her daily briefing to Canadians, Dr. Theresa Tam also said chief medical officers are working on recommendations to the […]
