Tag Archives: Health
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
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavir...
Nov 16, 2020
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests
For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavir...
Nov 16, 2020
COVID case at W.P. Sandin School in Shellbrook
A COVID-19 case has been identified at W.P. Sandin Public High School in Shellbrook.In a media release, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division said, in part, the Saskatchewan Health Authority ...
Nov 15, 2020
COVID case at St. Mary High School
A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified at Prince Albert's cole St. Mary High School. In a media release, the P.A. Catholic School Division said the case had been identified by Saskatchewan He...
Nov 15, 2020
'She's everything to me': B.C. mom in coma due to COVID-19 gives birth
Dave McIntosh is in "uncharted territory": he's able to hold his newborn son close, but his wife, unconscious in a hospital bed due to complications from COVID-19, cannot. Gill McIntosh, 37, remains i...
Nov 15, 2020
COVID-19 counts continue to rise as Canada approaches 300,000 cases
Canada's COVID-19 hot spots reported minor declines in daily infections on Sunday, but health officials urged people to remain cautious as the country rapidly approaches the 300,000-case mark and over...
Nov 15, 2020