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Over 100,000 in Saskatchewan are fully vaccinated

Jun 3, 2021 | 2:11pm

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 […]

July 11 could see the end of remaining public health restrictions in Saskatchewan

Jun 1, 2021 | 3:01pm

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 […]

Province following NACI guidance on second doses

Jun 1, 2021 | 2:06pm

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 […]

Saskatchewan records lowest single-day total in new COVID-19 cases since February

Jun 1, 2021 | 1:52pm

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. […]

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue falling in Saskatchewan

May 31, 2021 | 1:46pm

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.  […]

Another good news, bad news day when it comes to COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

May 28, 2021 | 2:08pm

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 […]

Good news, bad news on the COVID-19 situation in Saskatchewan

May 27, 2021 | 1:59pm

Active COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Saskatchewan, but it is another sad news day as six more people have died as a result of the virus. In its daily update, the government says five of the six are from the Saskatoon zone with one being in their 60’s, two in their 70’s and two […]

Moe delivers message to those who choose not to be vaccinated

May 25, 2021 | 4:59pm

Premier Scott Moe took full aim at those who have made the conscious choice not to be vaccinated as the province delivered an update on the COVID-19 situation Tuesday. He focused in on those who are adamant against getting vaccinated and have been demonstrative on that front “You should know and you should be fully […]

Saskatchewan’s active COVID-19 case count dips below 1,500

May 25, 2021 | 2:12pm

More encouraging numbers on the COVID-19 front in Saskatchewan on Tuesday as 111 new cases are being reported to go along with 197 new recoveries and no new deaths. It puts the active case count at 1,451.  The province hasn’t seen that low of a number since March 21 when it stood at 1,447. The […]

Those 80 and older can get second dose starting Monday

May 23, 2021 | 4:17pm

Those who are 80 or older, or those receiving their first COVID-19 vaccination dose on or before March 1, can book their second vaccination shot starting Monday. Those eligible need to know the date of their first immunization. That information can be found on the vaccine card received after your first shot or through MySaskHealthRecord. […]

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