Health

SHA provides new guidelines for visitation during pandemic

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has updated its visitation restrictions for long-term care homes and hospitals.The main focus is the criteria for compassionate reasons for visits during the COVID-19...

Jun 03, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases, travel restrictions soon to be lifted in northwest

The Government of Saskatchewan has reported no new COVID-19 cases today. Fourteen more have recovered.According to a media release, of the 646 reported cases, 33 are considered active. The recovery to...

Jun 02, 2020

One new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, testing expanded

The province has recorded one new case of COVID-19 in the Regina region.The provincial total remains at 646 cases, however, after a positive sample counted in the tally was retested and confirmed to b...

Jun 01, 2020

Province reports 11th COVID-19 death

The province has suffered its 11th death related to COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) released on Sunday. A North region resident in their 70's, who tested positive for COVID-19, has d...

May 31, 2020

Possible COVID-19 transmission in North Battleford

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting that on May 21, a person who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the Walmart in North Battleford while they were likely infectious and could have spread...

May 31, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases drop to lowest level since March 22; outbreak lifted at Lloydminster Hospital

Active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have dropped to their lowest level since late March. There are now 55 active cases in the province, with 10 more recoveries and four new confirmed COVID-19 cas...

May 30, 2020

SHA unanimously votes to accept 2021 capital and operating Budgets – COVID impact unknown

Pending provincial government approval in June, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) board members have unanimously approved the 2021-22 capital and operating budgets.During their regular board meeting...

May 29, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, total at 641

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced two new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 641. One new case is in the Saskatoon region and the other is in the South region.Accordin...

May 29, 2020

Saskatchewan company connecting residents with healthcare providers

A way to access licensed doctors and nurses from the comfort of your home? There's an app for that.All Saskatchewan residents with a valid healthcard are now able to connect with healthcare providers ...

May 29, 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan

As of May 28, there are two new cases of COVID-19 registered in the province, bringing the total to 639. One new case is in the North region and one is in the Saskatoon region. Of the total cases, 61 ...

May 28, 2020