Health

Blood clots may be linked to AstraZeneca vaccine but still very rare: Health Canada

OTTAWA - Health Canada says a new and extremely rare blood clotting syndrome may be linked to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine but the benefits of the vaccine still far outweigh the risks.The conclusions co...

Apr 14, 2021

Sask. changes public health orders, returns to household bubbles

Saskatchewan tightened things up Tuesday.Due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and in cases of variants of concern, the Saskatchewan government announced that, effective immediately, all private ind...

Apr 13, 2021

Union representing provincial correctional officers says it's 'unacceptable' members remain off vaccination priority list

Police officers, firefighters, some grocery store workers, and public health inspectors are all scheduled to begin receiving their vaccinations within the next few weeks according to the latest update...

Apr 13, 2021

Government announces changes to public health orders including household bubbles

The Government of Saskatchewan announced more changes to the COVID-19 public health orders, as well as another drop in the vaccine appointment age eligibility.In an effort to continue to protect resid...

Apr 13, 2021

Police, pharmacist react to new vaccine prioritization

More people on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic will be rolling up their sleeves for a shot.The Ministry of Health announced Monday that vaccines will roll out for police of...

Apr 13, 2021

Now is not the time to be ‘vaccine shopping’, says infectious disease doctor

With variants of concern spreading aggressively and quickly in Saskatchewan - particularly in the southern part of the province - a Regina doctor says now is not the time to be "vaccine shopping," can...

Apr 13, 2021

Vaccine delivery for first responders, remaining healthcare workers and certain store staff

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it will prioritize first responders at mobile vaccination units after the current priority populations are vaccinated. It also announced the remaining fron...

Apr 12, 2021

Province reports 300 new cases, 253 recoveries, one COVID-19 related death

The Saskatchewan government announced 300 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on April 12, as well as 253 recoveries. This brings the provincial total to 36,604 cases; 33,600 recoveries and 2,549 ca...

Apr 12, 2021

Saskatchewan Prevention Institute reminding ATV riders of safety tips

As conditions continue to clear up with spring right around the corner, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute (SPI) is reminding residents to tread with caution and practice safe ATV use. In a media r...

Apr 12, 2021

New COVID-19 vaccine record set in province, 321 new cases

For the second straight day, Saskatchewan set another COVID-19 vaccine record, as they gave 13,170 doses. Now, 282,065 doses have been administered in the province to date. The 13,170 doses of COVID-1...

Apr 11, 2021