Tag Archives: Health
Special syringes shouldn't overshadow other vaccination tools, pharmacy prof says
TORONTO - Special syringes that help generate extra doses of COVID-19 vaccines may be in demand right now, but one expert says the country shouldn't treat it as the only solution to getting Canadians ...
Jan 29, 2021
A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: - as of Jan. 31 and until April 30,...
Jan 29, 2021
328 new cases of COVID-19, 300 recoveries, and seven deaths
The Saskatchewan Health Authority administered 308 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. This brings the provincial total of vaccines given to 35,091 in Saskatchewan. As of January 29, 107 per cent...
Jan 29, 2021
COVID-19 Case at Notre Dame Elementary
A positive case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in an individual at Notre Dame Elementary School in North Battleford.Light of Christ Catholic School Division (LCCSD) was informed earlier today by officials ...
Jan 29, 2021
Canada suspends sun flights, insists on COVID tests, quarantine for air travellers
OTTAWA - Winter-weary Canadians eyeing a vacation were told to spike travel plans Friday as Ottawa cancelled flights to popular sun destinations, and ordered all arrivals to test for COVID-19 and swal...
Jan 29, 2021
Trudeau announces suspended flights, mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine for travellers
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced all Canadian travellers returning from overseas will have to take a COVID-19 test at the airport when they land and quarantine in a designated hote...
Jan 29, 2021
Health Canada on track to approve AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by mid-February
OTTAWA - Health Canada is on track to give the green light to a third COVID-19 vaccine within the next two weeks and a fourth may not be far behind, offering a glimmer of hope at the end of a week of ...
Jan 29, 2021
Feds launch process to develop legislation on Indigenous-controlled health care
OTTAWA - The federal government will work with Indigenous leaders to co-develop legislation aimed at giving First Nations, Metis and Inuit people control over the delivery of health care in their comm...
Jan 28, 2021
New COVID-19 case at JP II
Light of Christ Catholic School Division (LCCSD) announced another case of COVID-19 in an individual from John Paul II Collegiate High School (JP II) on Thursday, after being informed by SHA officials...
Jan 28, 2021
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation helping members with food, supply distribution during pandemic
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, located North East of the Battlefords, is providing support for its community, including helping the vulnerable and those self-isolating, to access essential items - food prod...
Jan 28, 2021