Tag Archives: Health
COVID-19 cases on the rise, northeast no exception
The fourth wave of COVID-19 cases is taking its toll on hospitals around Saskatchewan.Public Health Officer for the Northeast Dr. Mohammad Kahn told northeastNOW people have become complacent causing ...
Sep 10, 2021
Province reports second highest daily case total since pandemic began
As of Sept. 10, there are 432 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.This total is only the second highest day in Saskatchewan's COVID history with 441 new cases reported on Nov. 21, 2020.There were 210 new ...
Sep 10, 2021
Mandatory COVID vaccine or testing requirement coming to JRMCC
Staff at Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre (JRMCC) is preparing for a mandatory vaccine policy likely to be enforced starting Sept. 13.That's according to a public notice released Thursday, whic...
Sep 10, 2021
Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel
OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommended Friday people who are immunocompromised should receive a third vaccine dose against COVID-19. It's the latest piece of advice to come from the National A...
Sep 10, 2021
SHA warning of increased exposure in Wakaw and Rosthern
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of increased exposure risk to COVID-19 in the communities of Rosthern and Wakaw.Residents around the province are being strongly urged to wear a mask and k...
Sep 10, 2021
Sask. gov’t announces some COVID measures, but masks not mandated
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking steps to address rising COVID-19 cases in the province - but those steps don't include new public health orders such as mandatory masking.On Friday, the govern...
Sep 10, 2021
Annual Tub-a-Thon helps Mont St. Joseph get one step closer to fundraising goal
The Mont St. Joseph Home held their 22nd annual Tub- a-Thon raising close to $8,000 to go towards specialty bathtubs for their residents.Wayne Nogier, Chief Executive Officer at Mont St. Joseph Home t...
Sep 10, 2021
Yukon officials offer reassurance after COVID-19 case identified in school
WHITEHORSE - Yukon officials say everything has gone according to plan after the first case of COVID-19 was identified at a secondary school since classes resumed. Dr. Catherine Elliott, the territory...
Sep 09, 2021
Probable COVID-19 outbreak in Fond du Lac
A probable COVID-19 outbreak is occurring in Fond du Lac, according to the Athabasca Health Authority (AHA). According to the most recent situation report from Primary Health Care executive director T...
Sep 09, 2021
Mask requirements in place for long term care home common areas
Starting on Sept. 10, visitors and families will be required to wear masks in long term care facility commons areas.Due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the province, the Saskatchewan Healt...
Sep 09, 2021