Saskatchewan’s in-school COVID-19 vaccination program begins on Monday. Regina students will be some of the first to received their shots. Most high schools and some larger and joint use elementary schools will be hosting vaccination clinics in the city. Anyone 12 and older is currently able to get a Pfizer dose. Consent forms will be […]
Family and friends of Samwel Uko gathered Friday night to commemorate the anniversary of his death at Wascana Lake. The 20-year-old former football player was found dead in the water just hours after seeking help at a Regina Hospital. Family friend Muna De Ciman says Samwel’s preventable death was a result of racial bias and […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the drive-thru COVID-19 immunization clinic in Regina will re-open on Friday, May 14th. It will run from 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. By the time Friday arrives those 23 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Front line workers with valid eligibility letters or other proof of employment […]
The Saskatchewan Government announced Friday morning that all residents 12 and up will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by May 20. The following age-based immunization eligibility schedule has been proposed and is subject to vaccine delivery. In the event that deliveries are delayed, the following schedule may be revised: May 8 Age 32+ May […]
There were 262 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on Saturday. The province also announced 233 more recoveries, putting the active case count up to 2,452. Sadly there were also three more deaths reported. One in the 40-49 age group in Regina, one in the 60-69 age group also in Regina, and one in […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced Wednesday evening it will be continuing to limit acute and long term care visitation rights to “Level 3 Family Presence” in the Regina zone, due to a continued risk of COVID-19 in the area. “Level 3 Family Presence” means that two family/support members can be present at same time for […]
The age restrictions for COVID vaccinations across the province is dropping Wednesday, but not as much as expected. Saskatchewan residents over the age of 42 will be able to receive their COVID vaccines across the province, with the exception of the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, where residents 30 and older will be able to receive […]
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 province has opened up vaccine booking eligibility to people 44 and over on Thursday morning, but the Saskatchewan Health Authority says so many people are looking for appointments that they can’t keep up the demand due to vaccine supply. The SHA adds additional clinics will be added to the Patient Booking system as new […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority will allow residents 44 and older to receive their COVID vaccine at walk-in and drive-thru clinics across the province on Thursday. The only difference being in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration district, where residents 40 and older are able to receive the vaccine. Residents deemed extremely clinically vulnerable will also be able […]
