Now anyone over 18 is eligible for a fourth dose of COVID Vaccine. The provincial government made the announcement this morning. Starting now, anyone over the age of 18 can book themselves in for the booster, with the first shots going into arms on Monday. “COVID-19 is still circulating in Saskatchewan and in other jurisdictions, […]
Over half of Saskatchewan residents do not want to see more frequent COVID-19 updates and easier access to information. Many provinces, including Saskatchewan, have left it up to residents to evaluate their own risk with health restrictions removed. For many, a lack of data for accurate risk assessment is a sticking point of current provincial […]
The Saskatchewan government has announced the details of the expansion of the booster program for COVID-19 vaccines. The eligibility to receive a fourth dose has now been expanded to include all residents of the province that are 50 years and older, effective immediately. It is recommended to receive the fourth dose four months after receiving […]
Saskatchewan’s hospitalizations have reached a record high. The province’s weekly COVID update reported 26 more people in the hospital, bringing that total to 410. Seven more people were admitted to the ICU, bringing that number to 33. The hospitalization numbers are as of February 16th. The province also reported 42 more people have died to […]
The province removing proof of vaccination to enter businesses has left some feeling uncomfortable with going out. The Bushwakker Brewpub is looking to accommodate everyone, as they have opened a room specifically for people who are immunocompromised, have family health concerns, or simply just aren’t comfortable dining out. Grant Frew, the bar manager of the […]
Saskatchewan has reported that six more people have died to COVID-19. The six deaths now bring the province’s total to 1,012. Also announced were 724 new cases and a decrease of 13 people in the hospital, though 332 people are still hospitalized due to COVID. 31 of those are in provincial ICUs. A total of […]
The provincial NDP feel that Premier Scott Moe should be held accountable for his recent statements about possibly removing restrictions in the near future. The NDP would like to see the legislature recalled for an emergency debate on the Omicron response. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said that the Premier has to face questions if the […]
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have given Saskatchewan government changes to Self Isolation and Close Contact protocols a thumbs down. One of the changes is that parents are no longer required to notify school about positive tests for close contact notification. President of CUPE Saskatchewan Judy Henley says this change is not a […]
eHealth Saskatchewan is warning residents about a recent text message scam relating to COVID-19 vaccine appointments. eHealth said that the message is an online vaccination scheduling website, contacting people about a third COVID-19 vaccine appointment, in a news release Friday. The text message includes a link that may ask you to download software that contains […]
The province is reporting 937 new cases of COVID-19. New cases were reported in the Far North West (19), Fart North East (10), North West (34), North Central (26), North East (39), Saskatoon (224), Central West (19), Central East (68), Regina (225), South West (29), South Central (46) and South East (80) zones. There are […]
