Having asthma shouldn’t mean you can’t wear a non-medical face mask. That from Jamie Peters, a nurse with the Saskatchewan Lung Association. She says it may feel uncomfortable at first, but if it fits correctly, there should be no problem with oxygen saturation. There are no medical concerns for wearing masks, other than it might […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public of another possible COVID-19 exposure in Regina. The person who has tested positive visited the North YMCA on September 6th from 12:30 until 2:00 PM, and then also the Regina Airport pick up and drop off sites on September 7th while likely infectious. The patient was at […]
A student at Briercrest College has tested positive for COVID-19. The patient, along with one close contact, are in self-isolation on campus. Spokesperson Matt Blackaby says they have students from Canada for in-person classes, and have been working with the Saskatchewan health Authority on their safe restart to school. “Part of that has been requiring […]
The City of Regina will still move forward with a loan payment to pay for Mosaic Stadium despite no events to help pay for it. When the stadium was being built, the city took out a 3-year, $100 million loan from the provincial government. Normally, that would be covered by a $12 facility fee included […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public of a possible COVID-19 exposure in Moose Jaw. A person who tested positive for the virus visited the heritage Insurance location on the 100 block of Fairford Street West on September 3rd from 2:30 until 3:30 PM while likely still infectious. Those who were at this business […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has reported possible COVID-19 exposures in three communities and one campground in the northern part of the province from August 28th to the 31st. A person who has tested positive COVID-19 visited the Lake Country Coop Food Store in Prince Albert on August 28th in Prince Albert from 12:00 until 1:00 […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public of possible COVID-19 exposure in Prince Albert. A person who previously tested positive for COVID-19 visited the Cornerstone Walmart on August 22nd from 10:00-11:00 AM, and Original Joe’s in Cornerstone from 11:15 AM to 12:30 Pm that same day. That same person also visited Mr. Mikes in […]
The federal government has announced a partnership with several companies to produce a COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking in Montreal, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says agreements with NovaVax and Johnson and Johnson to reserve millions of doses of the vaccine they’re developing. “The most recent vaccine tests show promising results, that’s why we’re making sure that if […]
OTTAWA, Ont. — The federal government is extending travel restrictions by one month to limit the spread of COVID-19. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday on Twitter that existing restrictions on international travel to Canada would be extended to Sept. 30. Blair says Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are returning home to Canada […]
School-specific action plans for a return to school have now been sent to parents and guardians. Parent information packages contain guidance on how to prepare for back to school, which is coming up in 12 days, as well as general background on the Safe Schools Plan. Also included is fact-sheets on COVID-19 testing options and […]
