Tag Archives: Health
238 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths, 223 recoveries
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported 238 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the provincial up to 23,864.Four Saskatchewan residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One...
Jan 31, 2021
Grandparents, researchers, friends: 20,000 people in Canada have died of COVID-19
When Thelma Coward-Ince donned her uniform in 1954, she was believed to be the first Black reservist in the Royal Canadian Navy. Decades later, the strong, hard-working great-grandmother moved into th...
Jan 31, 2021
COVID-19 case at St. Brieux School
On Thursday, the Horizon School Division was made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual at St. Brieux School.Families at St. Brieux School are being informed of this case and the Horizon Scho...
Jan 31, 2021
Novavax submits vaccine for approval as Ottawa seeks EU reassurances on exports rules
OTTAWA - Canada's hopes of speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations brightened slightly over the weekend as regulators began work to approve a new inoculation, even as the federal government sought to head o...
Jan 31, 2021
Judge mulls whether keeping kids out of COVID-19 hot spot is best for mental health
An Ontario judge says he's wrestling with the issue of whether to order a woman and her three children to honour a family custody agreement by returning to Ontario or allow them to remain in Newfoundl...
Jan 31, 2021
COVID-19 clinics for 'long haulers' aim to treat patients stuck in limbo
VANCOUVER - Lorraine Graves barely has the energy to hold a pen some days as "brain fog" leaves her forgetful and sudden worsening vision has her increasing the font size on her computer. Then there's...
Jan 31, 2021
COVID cases reported at three P.A. schools
Public Health officials have notified the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division of individual(s) testing positive for COVID -19 in three schools.In a media release Saturday evening the school div...
Jan 30, 2021
Chief public health officer urges provinces to keep COVID restrictions in place
Canada's top doctor warned provinces against easing stringent public health measures Saturday, just as the premier of one of the provinces hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic said he hoped to do exac...
Jan 30, 2021
COVID-19 case identified at École St. Mary High School
The Prince Albert Catholic School Division announced a COVID-19 case has been identified in one person at cole St. Mary High School in Prince Albert.Close contacts have been notified, as have the scho...
Jan 30, 2021
258 new COVID-19 cases, 228 recoveries, eight deaths; vaccine clinics postponed
Due to the upcoming reduction in deliveries of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over the next month, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is adjusting their vaccine distribution schedule. Some ar...
Jan 30, 2021