Health

181 new cases of COVID-19, new public health orders start today

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 181 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 more recoveries in the province.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Far North West (11), Far ...

Nov 16, 2020

Doctors call for stronger COVID measures, including closing bars, gyms and more

Once again, a group of Saskatchewan doctors are calling for stronger measures to control the spread of COVID-19.Over 300 doctors sent a letter to the provincial government Tuesday, asking officials to...

Nov 16, 2020

2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavir...

Nov 16, 2020

Province records 81 new cases, 53 patients are in hospital

After announcing further restrictive measures to combat COVID-19, the province is reporting 81 new cases and 108 recoveries.The new amount brings the provincial total to 4,513 cases. The new cases are...

Nov 13, 2020

Project receives federal funding to research violence and bullying in Indigenous communities

A $400,000 federal grant issued to a University of Regina researcher will facilitate a project focused on Indigenous youth and the topic of violence and bullying. The initiative is called the Northern...

Nov 13, 2020

Province expands mandatory masking order, limits alcohol service in updated health order

The province has issued additional public health measures to try and slow the spread of the virus. The measures will include mandatory masking in indoor public places in all communities with populatio...

Nov 13, 2020

Locations in six communities on latest SHA exposure advisory

Hockey rinks, restaurants, gyms and stores are among the locations listed on the latest Saskatchewan Health Authority advisory about potential exposures to COVID-19.Individuals who likely were infecti...

Nov 12, 2020

With spread of COVID-19 increasing, province will announce additional public health measures

Tomorrow, the province is expected to announce further restrictive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.There are 111 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan reported today, Nov. 12. The new amount brin...

Nov 12, 2020

112 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, 48 people in hospital

For the third day this week, the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan is in the triple digits.There are 112 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 11, according to the ...

Nov 11, 2020

‘We are losing the battle against this virus’: Saskatchewan doctors hope for more action on COVID

A group of Saskatchewan doctors believes the province is currently losing the fight against COVID-19.280 physicians penned a letter to Premier Scott Moe, Dr. Saqib Shahab and Health Minister Paul Merr...

Nov 11, 2020