Tag Archives: Health
Flu season in Canada 'exceptionally low' so far, public health says
OTTAWA - At this point during last year's flu season, Canada had already recorded 711 positive cases of influenza. So far this year, there have been just 17. "Influenza is way behind the eight ball he...
Nov 16, 2020
Northern agencies and doctors call for expansion to mandatory mask protocol
The health authority responsible for 33 northern Saskatchewan First Nations communities believes the province's current mandatory masking protocol leaves too many people vulnerable.As it currently sta...
Nov 16, 2020
Face masks: how to wear them and 'have fun'
It's day one of the new rules for mandatory face masks in all Saskatchewan communities over 5,000 people and some Prince Albert businesses are urging the public to get better acquainted with how to pr...
Nov 16, 2020
Nunavut orders shutdown of non-essential businesses, schools as cases jump to 26
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Nunavut's chief public health officer has ordered a two-week shutdown, starting Wednesday, of non-essential businesses and schools in the territory due to the spread of COVID-19.Mic...
Nov 16, 2020
LSSD declares COVID-19 outbreak in NBCS, McKitrick following additional cases
Living Sky School Division has announced two diagnosed cases of COVID-19.In a statement Monday, the division said the cases involve an individual in McKitrick Community School and an individual in Nor...
Nov 16, 2020
Overnight shelter opens as cold temperatures set in
Seven clients used the Extended Hours Program on the first night of operation Sunday.Formerly located at Scattered Sites, the program is now operating out of Drifters Motel as a permanent space wasn't...
Nov 16, 2020
181 new cases of COVID-19, new public health orders start today
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 181 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 more recoveries in the province.According to a media release, the new cases are located in the Far North West (11), Far ...
Nov 16, 2020
Increased COVID-19 exposure risk at Minto Bowl in Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting residents of an increased risk of a COVID-19 exposure at the Minto Bowl in Prince Albert.According to a media release, from Nov. 1 to 8 an infected ...
Nov 16, 2020
Doctors call for stronger COVID measures, including closing bars, gyms and more
Once again, a group of Saskatchewan doctors are calling for stronger measures to control the spread of COVID-19.Over 300 doctors sent a letter to the provincial government Tuesday, asking officials to...
Nov 16, 2020
First Nation calls for equitable health-care access following death of Joyce Echaquan
MONTREAL - Sipi Flamand says it's long overdue that Quebec guarantees equal access to health care for Indigenous peoples in the province. Flamand, vice-chief of Manawan, an Atikamekw community a...
Nov 16, 2020