A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Kipling School in the Prairie Valley School Division. While work continues to identify close contacts, PVSD says they have been informed of several more COVID-19 cases at the school. All but one class remain in-person for the time being. The impacted class began remote learning Tuesday, and will […]
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre, appears to be slowing down. Janna-Lea Yawney is the Interim Director of Acute Care for the Yorkton area, and says there are 97 cases connected to the outbreak, slightly up from 90 last week. “14 of those are patients, 45 are secondary cases, 32 are staff, […]
The provincial government has formally requested an investigation into the Parkside Extendicare COVID-19 outbreak by the provincial Ombudsman. The request was made by Seniors Minister Everett Hindley, who says the outbreak resulted in over 200 infections and 38 deaths. Minister Hindley is asking the Ombudsman to investigate and report on pre-outbreak infection prevention and control […]
Five people have died after testing positive for COVID-19 as part of the Lakeview Pioneer Lodge outbreak in Wakaw. The outbreak began on Dec. 28. Since then, all residents have tested positive and up to 25 staff have tested positive. Another 20 staff members are at home with COVID-19 symptoms. Lakeview Pioneer Lodge CEO Wayne […]
A new outbreak of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly at a Regina long-term care home. Santa Maria Citizens’ Home in south Regina is reporting 20 cases in the facility after an outbreak was declared on December 18th. The home is working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, who at this time say no significant issues are being […]
COVID-19 was the main focus of the final day of Question Period Thursday, in particular the outbreak at the Extendicare Parkside home in Regina. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says he’s calling on the province to increase supports for long-term care homes, and asks why this wasn’t done at the beginning of the pandemic. “The government’s […]
Canada’s chief medical health officer has updated the COVID-19 situation in the country. Federal health officials say over 8,900 people have died from COVID-19 so far, while 87% of people who have contracted the virus have recovered. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says federal health authorities are working in conjunction with officials in […]
