Tag Archives: Dr. Saqib Shahab

Growth in measles cases in Saskatchewan troubling, says chief medical health officer
It's concerning but not surprising Saskatchewan is seeing more measles cases, says the province's chief medical health officer. Dr. Saqib Shahab told reporters on Friday that there's been an uptick in...
Jeremy Simes May 18, 2025 Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, speaks at a COVID-19 news update at the Legislative Building in Regina on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell
The peak of the Omicron wave still weeks away as hospitalizations rise provincially
Saskatchewan is seeing more cases and more hospitalizations as Dr. Shahab says the Omicron peak is still about 4 weeks away. The province now has 190 hospitalized cases of COVID-19, including 21 peopl...
Harvard Media Jan 19, 2022
Shahab keeping eye on Omicron variant
The Omicron variant has arrived in Saskatchewan, but the province’s chief medical health officer isn’t raising any alarm bells. Speaking on Thursday, Dr. Saqib Shahab said the Omicron case...
Harvard Media Dec 09, 2021
COVID numbers going down, but Shahab still encouraging indoor mask use until March, 2022
The Saskatchewan government is indicating that case numbers have improved enough to send more Saskatchewan Health Authority workers back to their original positions. President of the Saskatchewan Publ...
Harvard Media Nov 23, 2021
Hospitalizations and ICU Admissions Down in Sask. Over Last Two Weeks
Saskatchewan officials held a media briefing Thursday morning which saw Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province's chief medical health officer present modeling data for the month of November. His report highli...
Harvard Media Nov 18, 2021
Dr. Shahab discusses provincial COVID-19 modelling data
While the Saskatchewan government is hopeful that our COVID-19 numbers have peaked, it will likely take months before they level out. Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab discussed the provin...
Harvard Media Oct 20, 2021
Shahab predicts “fall and winter of misery” as COVID-19 numbers stay high
As Saskatchewan continues to deal with the effects of the fourth wave of COVID-19 that is devastating the healthcare system. the province’s chief medical health officer isn’t feeling optim...
Jon Troth Oct 01, 2021
Shahab predicts “fall and winter of misery” as COVID-19 numbers stay high
As Saskatchewan continues to deal with the effects of the fourth wave of COVID-19 that is devastating the healthcare system. the province’s chief medical health officer isn’t feeling optim...
Jon Troth Oct 01, 2021
Saskatchewan to adopt vaccine policy Oct. 1st, reintroducing mask mandate Friday
Effective October 1st, Saskatchewan residents will be required to show proof of vaccination, or a negative test, to access a variety of services in the province. The move follows a surge in cases that...
Harvard Media Sep 16, 2021
Sask. government reminds residents COVID-19 not going away despite health measures being lifted
Just days before the province is set to remove all public health orders, the Saskatchewan government unveiled some guidelines for those wanting to continue to wear masks and socially distance. Premier...
Harvard Media Jul 07, 2021
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