Health

4,233 COVID-19 vaccines administered; 193 new cases, three deaths, 170 recoveries

There were 4,233 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yesterday in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 57,824. The 4,233 doses were administered in the F...

Feb 20, 2021

146 new cases of COVID-19, 227 recoveries and three deaths reported in the province

There are 146 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 27,245 cases. There were also 227 recoveries and three deaths across the province. There are now 25,298 ...

Feb 19, 2021

Plans in place for mass COVID immunizations in Saskatchewan

The government says Saskatchewan is prepared to deliver mass immunizations for COVID-19.On Thursday, Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Paul Merriman joined Saskatchewan Health Authority officials ...

Feb 18, 2021

146 new cases of COVID-19 in the province as total cases exceed 27,000

There are 146 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan as of Feb. 18, bringing the provincial total to 27,099 cases. Recoveries since the beginning of the pandemic are now at 25,221 with 1,516 ...

Feb 18, 2021

‘Cocoon them from COVID,’ Dr. Shahab says until vaccinations happen

In the last four days, Saskatchewan has reported fewer than 200 new daily cases of COVID-19.It's a mark that hasn't been seen in a while but the province's chief medical officer of health continues to...

Feb 18, 2021

Local electrician shares story for mental health awareness

As people across Saskatchewan have struggled with their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, one woman is hoping her story will help others reach out.A journeyman electrician for 13 years, Lian...

Feb 18, 2021

Province reports 124 new cases of COVID-19, 189 recoveries

The provincial total of COVID-19 cases has reached 26,953 cases with 124 new cases reported in the province on Feb. 17. The North accounted for 51 of the new cases.Five Saskatchewan residents who test...

Feb 17, 2021

Kentucky storm holds up Canadian vaccine delivery as shipper hurries to catch up

OTTAWA - The "big lift" for Canada's COVID-19 vaccination efforts this week has been sideswiped by a big snowdrift. UPS temporarily closed its operations in Louisville, Ky., Monday because the city re...

Feb 17, 2021

Obstetrics returns to Meadow Lake Hospital

Obstetrical services at the Meadow Lake Hospital will resume effective immediately.The unit was shut down on Jan. 18 following a COVID-19 outbreak on the surgical ward. This move of extreme caution wa...

Feb 16, 2021

Province reports 136 new cases of COVID-19, three deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced there are 136 new cases of COVID-19, three deaths and 264 recoveries in the province.Vaccine DeliveryThere were 22 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered yest...

Feb 16, 2021