Health

Merriman mulls options after Moderna cuts shipment; Moe says no to Ford

Saskatchewan got some good news and some bad news about COVID-19 vaccines Friday.The good news is that Canada is to receive eight million more doses of the Pfizer vaccine starting in May after the fed...

Apr 16, 2021

Kenney sowing distrust with misleading COVID-19 anecdotes, statements: NDP

EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney is sowing distrust by recounting misleading anecdotes to illustrate COVID-19 policy decisions. "I think this is about trust. I think this is a...

Apr 16, 2021

Province reports 221 new and 225 recovered cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, two deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan reported another 221 cases of COVID-19 in the province on April 16, as well as 225 recoveries. This brings the provincial total to 37,615 cases. There have been 34,550 r...

Apr 16, 2021

Trudeau sending help to Ontario as Pfizer vaccine supply bolstered by 8 million doses

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says more doses of COVID-19 vaccines are coming soon from Pfizer-BioNTech, and the federal government will deploy the Canadian Red Cross to help Ontario with their mobile...

Apr 16, 2021

Vaccine age lowered to 48+ starting Friday, 293 new cases and two deaths announced

The provincial government announced today the vaccine booking age will be lowered once again starting Friday morning.In an effort to continue to protect residents as quickly as possible, the eligible ...

Apr 15, 2021

Age eligibility for COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-in vaccination clinics changed to residents 51-54 years old only

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced as of 1 p.m. today that the age eligibility for COVID-19 walk-in and drive-thru vaccination clinics has changed to residents 51 to 54 years old on...

Apr 15, 2021

Drive-thru vaccine clinics for 52-54 year olds across region

Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has added some drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone aged 52 to 54 years effective Thursday.They will be in Prince Albert, North Battleford and Lloydmi...

Apr 14, 2021

Shahab warning about COVID spread at work

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in Saskatchewan, the province's top doctor is reminding people to be careful at work.During the Tuesday COVID-19 update, Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province's chie...

Apr 14, 2021

Province reports 193 new cases, 222 recoveries, one death in Saskatchewan

The provincial government has reported 193 new cases in Saskatchewan, including 222 recoveries and one death. This brings the provincial total to 37,085 cases; 34,102 recoveries and 2,525 cases consid...

Apr 14, 2021

Need proof AstraZeneca works? Look to United Kingdom, says Regina doctor

Infectious disease physician Dr. Alex Wong's advice regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine remains the same: Take the first vaccine offered.Wong was speaking to the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Wednesday, a...

Apr 14, 2021