The Government of Saskatchewan announced Thursday that all residents aged 12 and older are now eligible for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement comes a day after the province set an inoculation record with nearly 25,000 doses administered. Health Minister Paul Merriman says as the reopening of the province draws near, it doesn’t […]
The province’s health minister is confident Saskatchewan residents will continue to get their vaccine as more become available. With more than 500,000 vaccines already administered in the province, Minister Paul Merriman is happy to see people lining up to get their shot. While uptake in older age groups seems to be slowing down, Merriman says […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is looking for answers after a Saskatchewan-born infant was allegedly denied health care coverage due to being born to an immigrant mother. Ms. Pereira is an Indian citizen who came to Canada on a student visa in 2018, her son was born in Regina in August of 2020. She claims that her […]
The Saskatchewan NDP is once again questioning the government’s COVID-19 response after Saskatchewan doctors say the spread is “out of control”. During a town hall meeting Thursday night, physicians around the province cited Saskatchewan’s healthcare system is nearing a breaking point. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says it seems the government is trying to pretend everything’s […]
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling on the government to do more to protect students and school staff as the end of the school year approaches. NDP Education Critic Carla Beck says teachers around the province continue to push to be prioritized in the vaccine rollout. “Prioritize vaccination for school staff, this is something a growing […]
The Government of Saskatchewan reaffirmed their stance that the way to beat COVID-19 is through vaccines, despite alarmingly high case numbers Friday. Nearly 300 doctors across the province wrote a letter to the province asking them to implement stronger measures province-wide and vaccinate all front line workers. Health Minister Paul Merriman says he understands the […]
As the third wave of COVID-19 continues to grip Saskatchewan, the province says the only way through it is with vaccines. With over 234,000 vaccines administered in the province, Health Minister Paul Merriman says the end of the pandemic is in sight. He is urging residents to stay patient and get their vaccine when they’re […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced it will be moving into Phase 2 of its vaccination rollout plan. The new phase will allow people under the age of 70 to receive their vaccines in decreasing age order. Health Minister Paul Merriman says it’s exciting to be able to offer vaccines to more people, sooner than expected. […]
One hundred made-in-Saskatchewan ventilators will be available soon to support the needs of residents. The work is the result of an innovative collaboration between the University of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and RMD Engineering Inc. Health Minister Paul Merriman says the initiative exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and entrepreneurship Saskatchewan is proud of. “Our […]
COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan continue to rise with 325 new cases announced Monday. The province’s case rate per 100,000 people is nearly double that of Ontario and Quebec’s. Newly appointed Health Minister Paul Merriman says he is confident that new measures introduced Friday will work in lowering numbers, but only if everyone complies. “We are […]
