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Rapid antigen test kits available at several Co-Op locations across Saskatchewan

Dec 4, 2021 | 11:43am

In an effort to make it easier for Saskatchewan citizens to determine whether or not they have COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has partnered with 41 Co-op locations across the province to get free rapid antigen test kits for public use. The kits are currently onsite and ready for pickup. “The SPSA and the […]

Omicron variant has province’s chief medical health officer busy seeking information

Nov 30, 2021 | 4:20pm

Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer says he has been in daily contact with the federal government and the Public Health Agencyc of Canada about the new COVID-19 Omicron variant. Dr. Saqib Shahab says the Public Health Agency has contacted 40 people from this province who have returned from the Southern African countries where the variant […]

Latest COVID-19 update shows 42 new cases

Nov 30, 2021 | 2:16pm

The amount of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan is at its lowest spot since mid-August. The latest numbers from the government on Tuesday show 42 new cases and no new deaths with the active case count sitting at 715. The new cases are located in the Far North West (1), North West (2), North Central […]

One death; 49 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

Nov 29, 2021 | 2:16pm

Monday’s COVID-19 numbers continue to show numbers dropping. The province is reporting 49 new cases with one more death.  That death brings the provincial total to 926. The 49 new cases are the lowest one-day number since August 3 when 24 new infections were announced The new cases are located in the Far North East […]

Doctors in Sask told they must inform patients if not fully vaccinated

Nov 24, 2021 | 5:00pm

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan have written a letter telling doctors they must let their patients know if they are not fully vaccinated. The letter says office staff must inform patients if the doctor they are seeking to see is not fully vaccinated before they either see him or her in a […]

New COVID-19 cases in Sask under 100 for the sixth time in seven days

Nov 24, 2021 | 1:58pm

The amount of new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan is once again under 100. The province says there were 90 new confirmed cases on Wednesday meaning we have been below 100 cases for six of the last seven days. The new cases are located in the Far North West (6), Far North East (4), North West […]

Active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan under the 1000 mark

Nov 22, 2021 | 1:52pm

For the first time since August 14, active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan are under the 1000 mark as the number now sits at 998. The news comes as the province announces 73 new cases. The new cases are located in the Far North East (1), North West (3), North Central (13), Saskatoon (11), Central East […]

Vaccination plans for Saskatchewan kids ages 5-11 are announced

Nov 22, 2021 | 11:36am

The province says 112,000 doses of a Pfizer vaccine approved for kids ages 5-11 are expected to arrive within days. It means the Saskatchewan Health Authority can starts its plan to provide those vaccines in 221 clinics in 141 communities and more than 100 schools. A variety of clinics will be offered, including walk-in, booked […]

95 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan with four more deaths

Nov 18, 2021 | 2:15pm

The province is telling us of 95 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday along with four more deaths. The new cases are located in the Far North West (3), North West (3), North Central (5), Saskatoon (27), Central West (2), Central East (11), Regina (4), South West (5), South Central (7) and South East (20) zones […]

Death total surpasses 900 in Saskatchewan, with 149 new cases of COVID-19

Nov 17, 2021 | 2:01pm

One hundred forty-nine new cases and four more people have died due to COVID-19 in the province. Saskatchewan has now had 901 people die of COVID-19. Two of the fatalities announced were in the 80-and-over age group, with one from the 40-to-59 and 60-to-79 age groups. The number of new cases consisted of 105 people […]

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