Provincial NDP leader Ryan Meili has an idea to increase vaccine uptake in Saskatchewan Saying there is clear evidence the rollout plan Saskatchewan has, he wants the government to adopt a “Last Mile Lottery” in an attempt to get some of those who are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine an incentive. Under Meili’s proposal, […]
For the third straight day, Saskatchewan is reporting less than 100 total new cases of COVID-19. In its daily update Sunday afternoon, the province says there were 73 new cases. With 119 new recoveries, the active case count now sits at 1,196. The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North East, […]
It is another good news, bad news day when it comes to COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The Ministry of Health says there are 99 new cases to report as well as three deaths. Two of the three who have died because of complications from the virus are from the Northwest zone with the other person in […]
It is a milestone day in Saskatchewan when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. In its daily update on Thursday, the province says over 100,000 people have now received both their first and second dose and are fully vaccinated. The news comes on a day where 131 new cases and two new deaths are […]
We have a possible date for the removal of all remaining public health restrictions in Saskatchewan which include mandatory masking and limits on gathering sizes. The government says the removal of the public health orders currently in effect will occur three weeks after 70 per cent of people age 12 and above have received their […]
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization has changed its guidelines to allow for mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines. This means you get a second brand with your second shot than what you did with your first. The province says effective immediately, the provincial vaccination plan will incorporate this guidance to make sure vaccines continue to […]
Another promising day for Saskatchewan when it comes to the COVID-19 situation. On Tuesday, the province announced 86 new infections. That is the lowest one-day total since February 24 when there were 56 cases. It is the first time that the increase has been double digit since March 17 when there were 88 cases announced. […]
Monday’s COVID-19 update from the Saskatchewan government has some more optimistic news. The province says 108 people are in hospital which is the lowest umber we have seen since November 28. Of that 108, 25 people are receiving intensive care including eight in Regina. There are 113 new cases and one new death to report. […]
Step One of the province’s three-part roadmap to reopening plan begins Sunday. Public outdoor gatherings of up to 150 people can be had with a limit of 30 people for public indoor gatherings. 10 people are now allowed for private indoor gatherings. Outdoor sports can resume meaning football fields, soccer fields and ball diamonds will […]
Two more people have died in Saskatchewan as a result of complications from COVID-19. The province says one person was from the Saskatoon zone and was in their 70’s while the other was aged 80 plus and from the Northwest zone. This brings the provincial death count to 536. COVID-19 Deaths by Age Group As […]
