If you took the shuttle bus from Birmingham’s to and from the Riders game on August 6, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is telling you to self-monitor for COVID-19 after an individual on that bus tested positive for the virus. The SHA says contract tracing is ongoing; however, as those in question rode on shuttles with […]
Some grim milestones in Thursday’s COVID-19 update from the provincial government. With 56 new cases of COVID-19 and just 48 recoveries, the province’s active COVID-19 case count is back up over 500 for the first time since June 27. The active case count is now at 503. The new cases are located in Saskatoon (17), […]
There were 80 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on Saturday, the most since the province re-opened on July 11. Of the new cases, the far north west zone lead the way with 28, Saskatoon reported seven and Regina six. The active case count is now up to 479, after 53 recoveries were also […]
Two known COVID-19 exposures are being announced for the City of Swift Current. Those who attended the Swift Current Rodeo and Cabaret on July 23 and the Railway North Social House on July 24 may be exposed to COVID-19 and are being advised to seek testing according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority. There is an […]
Another 56 new cases of COVID-19 are being reported Friday in Saskatchewan. The new cases are located in Saskatoon (13), the Far North East (11), the Far North West (eight), the South East (six), the Central West (four), Regina (two), the North West (two), the South Central (two), and the Far North Central (one). Four […]
A staple in southeast Saskatchewan will not be reopening this year, and not because of COVID-19. The Kenosee Superslides were given notice on June 20, they would not be receiving a license from the Saskatchewan Health Authority to operate this year due to safety concerns. Owner and operator Harvey Armstrong says the Superslides management even […]
The Saskatchewan Government is investing in long-term care beds in Regina. In a release Wednesday morning, the province says it is moving forward with a plan to develop approximately 600 long-term care beds in Regina, to meet the needs of seniors and build capacity for the future. Of those beds, 250 will be for residents […]
The province is looking at the potential of having a third COVID-19 vaccination available if needed. Health Minister Paul Merriman says they are looking into the possibility of a third shot for anyone who received AstraZeneca. “We are in discussions with Dr. Shahab on this to see what his thoughts are on it, right now […]
The City of Regina and the Saskatchewan Health Authority, along with the Regina Exhibition Association are continuing to work together when it comes to pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Regina. The clinics will be open to walk-ups only, for all who meet the current vaccine eligibility for first or second doses. A free QCX ticket […]
A few tips to beat the heat were sent out by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Residents are reminded to be on the lookout for heat-related illnesses such as heat rash, heat fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. A good way to beat the heat is staying out of the sun during peak hours, staying hydrated, […]
