Health

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

New daily record of 12,615 COVID-19 vaccines given in Saskatchewan, 236 new cases

A new one-day record of COVID-19 vaccine was given in Saskatchewan. There were 12,615 vaccines administered, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 268,895.The 12,615 do...

Apr 10, 2021

Stick It To COVID campaign features P.A. Elder

A 90-year-old Elder living in Prince Albert is currently appearing in the provincial government's Stick It To COVID campaign. A Lac La Ronge Indian Band member, Emily Cummings has her photos on billbo...

Apr 09, 2021

Second day for record breaking vaccine delivery, 358 new cases of COVID-19

The Government of Saskatchewan has administered another 11,634 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Saskatchewan, the highest daily doses administered to date. This brings the total number of vaccines adminis...

Apr 09, 2021

SUN adds its voice to organizations calling for change to Sask. COVID vaccine rollout

Calls for the provincial government to adjust its COVID-19 vaccine strategy are growing, with the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses adding its name to the list of those who have called for change.SUN presi...

Apr 09, 2021

Province reports highest daily vaccine delivery, 205 new cases, two deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan recorded their highest daily number of vaccine deliveries to date with 10,437 doses reported on April 8. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the pro...

Apr 08, 2021