The University of Regina does weekly analyzes of the wastewater in Regina and the surrounding areas for traces of omicron and they’re continuing to find moderate to high levels. Compared to previous weeks, the levels in Regina’s wastewater are still high but have slightly decreased. In Moose Jaw, omicron levels have had a substantial decrease […]
The University of Regina has found new strains of the Omicron variants in the City’s wastewater. According to the U of R’s latest wastewater update, the school found Omicron sub-lineages BQ.1/BQ1.11 and BA.2.75.2, which are “highly transmissible and immune evasive,” were identified in Regina in September. COVID-19 viral load levels have also increased to their […]
The provincial NDP feel that Premier Scott Moe should be held accountable for his recent statements about possibly removing restrictions in the near future. The NDP would like to see the legislature recalled for an emergency debate on the Omicron response. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said that the Premier has to face questions if the […]
February 3rd, 2022 the Saskatchewan government reported a rise in hospitalizations by 12 patients. The total in hospital is now 384, with 37 patients in the provincial ICUS. The province reported 837 new COVID-19 infections with 221 in the Saskatoon region, 257 in the Regina area and 74 in the south East portion of the […]
The Saskatchewan government says that Omicron wave requires a shift in how the Saskatchewan Health Authority is managing response to the virus. Saskatchewan residents are equipped with vaccinations and at home rapid tests – two tools Chief Medical Health Officer Saquib Shahab says are essential in fighting the 5th wave. Going forward PCR testing will […]
The Saskatchewan Government has reported two more deaths due to COVID-19, along with 1,083 new cases. The two new deaths bring the death toll to 989, with the new cases see the active case count at 12,553. The province also reported a decrease of two hospitalizations. Of those 340 hospitalizations, 304 are inpatient, 124 inpatient […]
Patrick Maze the President of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is questioning the government’s move to change COVID-19 isolation and reporting protocols within the school system. “It is difficult to know how safe the learning environment is for students. Parents are going to have a difficult time going forward. It also makes it difficult for school […]
As the Saskatchewan government is on the cusp of relaxing isolation requirements Friday January 27th, rising case counts, hospitalizations, and new COVID-19 related fatalities continue to be reported in the province. On January 27th the provincial COVID-19 dashboard reported 1273 new cases of COVID-19. Among the new cases, 433 Saskatoon. 195 Regina and 85 in […]
The provincial government announced Thursday morning that changes will be made to the COVID-19 self isolation and close protocols. “As we learn to live with COVID, we learn to be prepared to transition our public health measures and responses,” Said Health Minister Paul Merriman during a virtual press briefing. The changes will take effect on […]
The province reported 6 COVID-19 related fatalities Jan 26th, along with an increase in hospitalizations of 24 – bringing the total hospitalized patient count to 315, with 33 patients in the ICU. 1149 new COVID-19 infections were reported in the province among the new cases, 342 Saskatoon, 227 Regina and 129 in the south east. […]
