$15 million is being committed by the Saskatchewan government to provide further financial support towards pandemic research by the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) located at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The funding will support VIDO’s Centre for Pandemic Research, which will include an upgrade to Level 4 containment facilities. According to the government, […]
The NDP’s critic for jobs and the economy wants to see the provincial government cap delivery fees by third-party delivery platforms at 15 per cent. Aleana Young, who serves as MLA for Regina University, pointed to many third-party delivery platforms currently charging local restaurants between 25 to 30 per cent. Young believes if the government […]
The provincial government has announced that 81 per cent of residents in long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 43 per cent have received both doses and are now fully vaccinated. “Our health care workers are doing an excellent job of administering vaccines quickly, safely and efficiently in […]
The Saskatchewan government has officially announced that pharmacists will have a key role in delivering vaccines for the province’s COVID-19 mass vaccination program. Community pharmacies will have COVID-19 vaccines available in Phase 2 of the province’s immunization plan, creating more public access to doses and improving the rate of vaccination across Saskatchewan. The government is […]
Some light at the end of the tunnel for everyone at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, the site of a COVID-19 outbreak. To date, 99 total cases have been linked to the hospital, including 14 patients, 45 secondary cases, 34 healthcare staff and 6 visitors. Currently, there are 3 patients with COVID-19, including one receiving […]
The Regina Catholic School Division says a Saskatchewan Health Authority medical officer has confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys School. The declaration is due to two linked cases of the virus within the school. On Wednesday, the SHA informed the school division of an additional COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual of the school. […]
An individual at St. Kateri Tekakwitha School in Regina has been diagnosed with COVID-19. The positive test has moved public health to notify close contacts. Regina Catholic School Division says all parents and students of the impacted classroom have been notified and provided information on self-isolation. The impacted classroom has been closed. Affected students will […]
A COVID-19 case has been diagnosed in an individual at Regina’s Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School. “All close contacts impacted in Q3 cohorts have been notified. All classes will resume as per the hybrid schedule after the break on Monday, February 22,” reads a release from Regina Catholic School Division. The school division says it […]
NDP Leader Ryan Meili says a last minute decision by the government to remove health care workers from the priority category for COVID-19 vaccinations is an “insult” to front line health care employees. During a virtual media conference on Thursday, Meili explained how some health care workers received an email on Wednesday informing them about […]
The premier of Saskatchewan is defending his comments from earlier this week when he said people calling for tougher COVID-19 measures in the province have the option to work from home. His comments were heard when speaking at the Municipalities of Saskatchewan’s virtual conference on Monday. Moe said on Wednesday afternoon that he stands by […]
