Tag Archives: Health
Rapid COVID-19 test kits yet to be distributed in northern Sask.
Rapid testing kits for COVID-19 have yet to be distributed to the public in northern Saskatchewan.Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health released a list of 37 locations across the province where re...
Oct 29, 2021
SHA to require proof of vaccination in all facilities Nov. 8
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced as of Nov. 8 proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter all SHA acute care facilities and long term care homes, including affiliates....
Oct 29, 2021
Next time, manage risk instead of closing border, task force urges Canada, U.S.
WASHINGTON - When, not if, the next pandemic strikes, Canada and the United States need to work more closely together on a mutual, integrated strategy for managing risk at the shared border, rather th...
Oct 29, 2021
NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has expanded eligibility guidelines for booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines. NACI's latest guidelines suggest provinces could offer boost...
Oct 29, 2021
Managers shouldn't decide if employee vaccine views are valid: federal unions
OTTAWA - Friday is the deadline for employees in the core federal public service to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status, but unions say there are still many questions about how requests for acco...
Oct 29, 2021
Sask. Rivers MLA promises to carry on, despite alleged exposure to bullying and coercion
This legislative session represents Nadine Wilson's first as an independent member of the legislative assembly (MLA), and within the first two days she has made her voice heard.On Thursday, the Offici...
Oct 28, 2021
Increased exposure to COVID-19 in Nipawin
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of an increased exposure risk of COVID-19 in Nipawin.On Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., a person attended the Gospel Meeting at the Generation Event Centre at 702 10 Av...
Oct 28, 2021
Senators will need to be fully vaccinated to set foot in Senate chamber
OTTAWA - Senators will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to participate in person in Senate proceedings. Senate Speaker George Furey announced the new policy Thursday following...
Oct 28, 2021
Yukon to offer booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine starting with people aged 50 and up
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available starting Monday for eligible residents aged 50 and up. It says the booster shots will be rolled out in phases...
Oct 28, 2021
Ontario legislature condemns member's COVID-19 posts, calls for apology
TORONTO - The Ontario legislature unanimously called Thursday on an Independent member who has been publicly opposed to COVID-19 vaccines and pandemic-related lockdowns to apologize for "a string of d...
Oct 28, 2021