saskatchewan Health Authority

Masks mandatory at all times in SHA long-term care homes

Sep 27, 2021 | 12:24pm

Those wanting to visit loved ones in long term care homes will now need to wear a mask at all times regardless of their vaccination status. The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced the changes Monday morning as it aligns with the provincial Public Health Order. Long-term care residents will not be required to wear a mask […]

Active COVID-19 case count reaches record high

Sep 26, 2021 | 3:10pm

An unpleasant record has been set in Saskatchewan after 552 new cases of COVID-19 were announced Sunday on the provincial dashboard. While that is a single-day record for new cases, the active case count has also eclipsed the previous record set in December. There are now 4,864 active cases, which is 101 more than the […]

Active COVID-19 case count inches closer to record high

Sep 25, 2021 | 3:53pm

Another 492 cases of COVID-19 have been announced in Saskatchewan Saturday via the provincial dashboard. The new cases come from Saskatoon (127), the north west (85), Regina (47), the south west (32), the south east (32), the north central (30), the far north west (28), the central east (20), the south central (20), the far […]

QR Codes temporarily removed from COVID-19 vaccination records due to technical difficulties

Sep 24, 2021 | 4:16pm

Those looking to download or print off their proof of vaccination certificate from the MySaskHealthRecord over the weekend will notice there will not be a QR code attached. The provincial government has sited difficulty in ensuring proper identity for the QR codes, meaning they are suspending the QR Code program while the issue is resolved. […]

Over 500 cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan Friday

Sep 24, 2021 | 1:50pm

The COVID-19 case count today is up over 500 cases again, with the province reporting 528 new cases Friday on the COVID-19 dashboard. The new cases come from Saskatoon (96), the north west (96), the north central (57), Regina (48), the far north west (37), the south east (34), the south central (32), the south […]

Another day of daily COVID-19 cases over 400

Sep 23, 2021 | 2:29pm

The provincial government has announced another 460 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan according to their provincial dashboard.  The new cases are located in Saskatoon (123), Regina (59), the north west (53), the south east (47), the south west (38), the north central (36), the central east (28), the south central (18), the far north […]

Health Officials Give an Update on Saskatchewan’s Surge Plans

Sep 23, 2021 | 1:12pm

he Saskatchewan Health Authority still has the same surge targets in place as the ones that were announced on Sept. 17. Derek Miller, Emergency Operations Centre Commander with the SHA says they’re still working towards a goal of needing to care for 150 ICU COVID patients and 350 COVID acute care patients. Miller adds 70 […]

10-day low for daily COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan with 372

Sep 21, 2021 | 1:49pm

The provincial government has announced 372 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. That’s a 10-day low according to the provincial dashboard.  The new cases were located in Saskatoon (50), Regina (49), the north central (46), the north west (42), the far north east (41), the south east (18), the central east (17), the […]

Next level of surge plans enacted by Saskatchewan Health Authority

Sep 17, 2021 | 1:46pm

The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced it will be moving into the next level of its surge plans to address the surge of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The SHA Emergency Operations Centre says it has directed all leader and care teams to activate the second phase of surge plans, which includes the slowdown of elective surgeries. SHA […]

COVID-19 test results now to come from automated service

Sep 15, 2021 | 4:37pm

Starting Friday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will be moving all initial notifications for COVID test results to an automated service as the increase of positive cases keeps growing. Anyone tested for the virus will quickly be informed of both their positive and negative lab test results through either a text message or voice […]

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