The University of Saskatchewan has announced that they’re beefing up vaccination requirements for the winter term. Beginning January 4th, anyone accessing campus will be required to be fully vaccinated. Negative COVID-19 tests within 72 hours or those not willing to disclose their vaccination status will no longer be accepted unless there are approved accommodations for […]
The province is telling us of 223 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and five more deaths. That brings the provincial death total to 832. The 223 new cases are located in the Far North West (15), Far North East (9), North West (18), North Central (18), North East (3), Saskatoon (54), Central West […]
The positivity rate is still high, but there were 170 new COVID-19 tests announced on Monday. That is the lowest figure of new cases since August 26. The 170 new cases come with 1,681 tests being processed meaning the positivity rate was around 10 percent. The new cases are located in the Far North West […]
As of November 1, all city facilities and arenas will require you to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter. That motion was approved unanimously at a special meeting of Regina City Council on Monday morning. The only places where this is exempt is public libraries, the Regina Transit […]
The province says monoclonal antibody treatment is now available for those in Saskatchewan who have tested positive for COVID-19. That one-time treatment is effective in the very early phase of infection and is intended to prevent unvaccinated or severely immunosuppressed residents who have contracted COVID-19 from requiring hospitalization. Those eligible for the treatment would include […]
The latest COVID-19 numbers sees Saskatchewan hit a grim milestone as 800 people have now died as a result of complications from the virus. The latest numbers show two new deaths and 355 new cases as the province sees an increase in new cases after four straight days of decreases. The new cases are located […]
Earlier this month, the Regina Catholic School Division announced those working inside their school in any capacity would have to show proof-of-vaccination status. Parents in the division have received a letter saying the policy will take effect November 22 with those unable to do that having to provide regular negative tests. The policy applies to […]
The province is reporting 246 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday to go along with five more deaths. It is the fourth straight day the number has gone down. Of the 246, 184 are in people who have not been vaccinated including 76 in the 0-11 demographic who can’t be vaccinated due to their age. […]
The provincial government is expanding the COVID-19 booster program starting Monday, October 25. Boosters will be given to those at least six months after the second dose was received for the following: Individuals aged 65 years and older. Individuals living in the Far North and those living on First Nation communities, aged 50 years and […]
271 new COVID-19 infections are being reported by the province on Tuesday as well as eight more deaths bringing the provincial death total to 793. The new cases are are located in the Far North West (9), Far North East (11), North West (30), North Central (32), North East (3), Saskatoon (82), Central West (1), […]
