Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, May 06, 2020 Officials are monitoring the number of rising cases accordingly. REGINA — Here’s what we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next update on COVID-19 cases in the province. The cases: Saskatchewan reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the province’s total to 487. Read the full story here…… Continue reading What we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next COVID-19 update
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Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 05, 2020 Shared facilities including showers, laundry, and cookhouses, along with recreational facilities such as beach access, picnic areas and playgrounds will remain closed. Camping will look a little different this summer as Saskatchewan continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. With the first phase of the province’s reopen plan… Continue reading Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer
Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins today
Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, May 04, 2020 As of today, Saskatchewan residents will have access to dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy and chiropractic treatments, but public and private gatherings are still capped at a maximum of 10 people. REGINA — Saskatchewan will reopen some non-essential services on Monday, as the first phase of the… Continue reading Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins today
COVID-19 declared in Beauval, Saskatchewan
Source: Elise Darwish, globalnews.ca, May 02, 2020 Experts are urging the public to remember to practice frequent handwashing, coughing into your sleeve and maintaining a distance of two metres from other members of the public. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority have declared an outbreak of COVID-19 in Beauval, Sask.,… Continue reading COVID-19 declared in Beauval, Saskatchewan
Province commits $370,000 to help contain coronavirus outbreak in far north
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 1, 2020 50 of Saskatchewan’s 88 active cases are concentrated in the region of La Loche. As Premier Scott Moe announced tighter travel restrictions for Saskatchewan’s northernmost communities, he committed relief funds to help communities limit the spread of COVID-19. While the province reported just one new case… Continue reading Province commits $370,000 to help contain coronavirus outbreak in far north
Protesters surround Alberta Legislature calling for an end to COVID-19 restrictions
Source: Allison Bench, globalnews.ca, April 30, 2020 Yesterday, around 200 people gathered at the Alberta legislature to protest COVID-19 restrictions. Many were not following social distancing guidelines to help prevent the spread. As the province urges physical distancing and has restricted gatherings of over 15 people in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, hundreds… Continue reading Protesters surround Alberta Legislature calling for an end to COVID-19 restrictions
Sask. extends state of emergency for 2 more weeks
Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, April 29, 2020 The third extension follows 17 new cases in the province. REGINA — Saskatchewan’s state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks, Premier Scott Moe said on Wednesday. The state of emergency was initially called on March 18. Moe extended it for two more weeks on April… Continue reading Sask. extends state of emergency for 2 more weeks
New COVID-19 modelling for Saskatchewan sees improved outlook
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, April 29, 2020 The updated modelling uses Saskatchewan-specific data and allows the SHA to accurately plan for various scenarios. New coronavirus pandemic modelling data for the province offers “cautious optimism,” the Saskatchewan Health Authority reported Tuesday. The new modelling says one person infected with the novel coronavirus will spread the virus… Continue reading New COVID-19 modelling for Saskatchewan sees improved outlook
5th COVID-19-related death in Saskatchewan; 12 new cases
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, April 28, 2020 Eleven new cases were reported in the far north of Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of cases to 46. The Saskatchewan government has confirmed a fifth coronavirus-related death in the province. Officials said the person was from the far north and in their 80s. Read the full story… Continue reading 5th COVID-19-related death in Saskatchewan; 12 new cases
Travel restrictions to northern Sask in effect due to COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, April 25, 2020 Checkpoints have been set up on all highways leading into northern Saskatchewan. All non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan is restricted due to a coronavirus outbreak. The province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, also issued a strong recommendation on Friday against non-essential travel between northern communities. Read… Continue reading Travel restrictions to northern Sask in effect due to COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche