Health

Rapid antigen self-tests on way to Sask. to speed up detection of COVID-19

The province is announcing that plans are in development for the expansion of public distribution of self-tests for personal use.An increase in distributing rapid antigen self-tests would help speed u...

Sep 29, 2021

Province reports 394 new cases of COVID-19, 158 reported in northern Saskatchewan

As of Sept. 29, there are 394 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province bringing the provincial total to 4,585 cases currently active.The daily cases reported today include 85 per cent of cases ...

Sep 29, 2021

‘Breaking point’: CMA wants strict health measures to save Saskatchewan’s healthcare system

The head of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) said the healthcare systems in Saskatchewan and Alberta are at a breaking point and more needs to be done immediately.In a release sent Wednesday, pr...

Sep 29, 2021

Province releases vaccine verification app for businesses

Businesses and organizations across Saskatchewan can now download and use a free app that will read QR codes presented by customers, SK Vax Verifier. The app is available in both the Apple and Google ...

Sep 29, 2021

Ten COVID deaths reported Tuesday, new record for Saskatchewan

The provincial government is reporting Tuesday that 10 Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 have died with another 449 new cases of COVID-19 also confirmed.Since the pandemic began, 682 people have di...

Sep 28, 2021

QR codes back as launch of proof-of-vaccination policy nears

QR codes are back for Saskatchewan residents to prove they've had a COVID-19 vaccination.The codes were removed from MySaskHealthRecord accounts on Friday due to privacy issues. On Tuesday, the Minist...

Sep 28, 2021

SHA increases number of COVID vaccination clinics

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is expanding the number of clinics where people can book COVID-19 vaccination appointments.In a media release Tuesday, the SHA said bookings can now be made at ...

Sep 28, 2021

SHA expands mask mandate at long-term care homes

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding its medical masking mandate at the long-term care homes it operates in the province.In a media release Monday, the SHA said the recent increase in COVID-...

Sep 27, 2021

Province reports 4,788 active cases in Saskatchewan, 398 new cases reported today

The province reported another 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today; nearly 84 per cent of which are among the unvaccinated.Also among the new cases, 65 per cent of people with COVID in the provin...

Sep 27, 2021

Moe says Sask. hasn’t asked for federal help during COVID fourth wave

Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan has heard from the federal government about potentially helping out as the fourth wave of COVID-19 grips the province.But Moe said Monday the provincial government ...

Sep 27, 2021