vaccines

Age for second COVID-19 shots drops to 55

Jun 9, 2021 | 2:55pm

The eligibility to get your second COVID-19 vaccination shot is dropping again. As of Thursday, those 55 and over can get a shot.  This also includes anyone who received their first vaccination on or before April 7.  That date had originally been March 29. People who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for […]

Nearly 75,000 Pfizer doses to arrive Wednesday in Saskatchewan

Jun 2, 2021 | 2:22pm

The Saskatchewan government says this week’s shipment of 74,880 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses is scheduled to arrive Wednesday in the province. Those doses will be allocated between Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, North Battleford, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) North, ISC South, ISC North Battleford, Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority Prince Albert and pharmacies throughout the province. Wednesday also […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

SHA plans on starting COVID-19 vaccine program in schools next month

May 18, 2021 | 3:28pm

Delivery dates are being finalized, but the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will start administering COVID-19 vaccines in elementary and high schools across Saskatchewan in June. Once dates are confirmed, the information will be communicated directly to parents through their child’s school. There will be more than 90,000 vaccines in total for individuals 12 years […]

Province sets schedule for second vaccination eligibility

May 18, 2021 | 2:32pm

A tentative schedule for when Saskatchewan people over the age of 45 can book their second COVID-19 shot has been released by the government. The campaign to get second doses has already started for those aged 85 or over. Those 80 and over will be eligible starting May 24. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 update by the […]

Province reports two COVID-19 related deaths and 183 new cases

May 12, 2021 | 2:03pm

Two more people in Saskatchewan have died as a result of COVID-19.  This puts the provincial number of those who have passed away as a result of the virus to 508.  The two who died were both in their 70’s with one coming from the East central zone and the other from the north central […]

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