vaccination

Measles, a childhood malady with potential fatal consequences, is starting to rear its head in Canada. https://www.620ckrm.com/2024/03/05/saskatchewan-among-four-provinces-to-confirm-measles-cases/ There was one positive case in Saskatchewan, and multiple cases in Quebec. That case was detected late last year by someone from Saskatchewan travelling internationally. While measles had been eradicated in Canada through immunizing children, its possible for […]

Four more people have died due to COVID-19, according to the province’s latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance report for September 24th to October 7th. Over the two weeks, there were 499 positive lab tests for COVID-19, an increase from the 276 in the previous two-week reporting period. COVID-19 hospitalizations increased slightly from 127 for the […]

Saskatchewan producers are reminded to be vigilant for anthrax, after one confirmed case was recorded in the R.M. of Cote #271. Saskatchewan Agriculture says it was the cause of death in one cow and suspected in two additional deaths in the same herd. Anthrax is caused by a bacteria, called Bacillus anthracis, that can survive in […]

Now anyone over 18 is eligible for a fourth dose of COVID Vaccine. The provincial government made the announcement this morning. Starting now, anyone over the age of 18 can book themselves in for the booster, with the first shots going into arms on Monday. “COVID-19 is still circulating in Saskatchewan and in other jurisdictions, […]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is ending the vaccination pass program effective February 14th, 2022. The announcement was made during a press conference where the Premier sat alongside Chief Medical Health Officer for the province Saquib Shahab. “Don’t lose a friend or family member to this virus,” advises the Premier – stating that vaccination pass has […]

The Government of Saskatchewan announced they will not be introducing any new public health orders and have extended the current heath orders until February 28. Under the current public health orders, masking will continue to be mandatory in all indoor public spaces, and self-isolation will be required for all cases and non or partially vaccinated […]

Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Saqib Shahab provided an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province today. Front line Healthcare workers in Saskatchewan will now be required a proof of vaccination when entering the workplace. If the health care workers refuse the vaccination, they will be required to take regular testing. […]

As of 8 a.m. Saturday morning, those 70 and over or those who got their first COVID-19 vaccination shot on or before March 15 can book their second shot. If you fall into that category, you will need to know the date of your first shot which can be found on the immunization card you […]

New priority groups were added to the eligible COVID-19 vaccination list, but not everyone has had success so far in booking or finding an appointment. Some Saskatchewan residents in the new priority groups have voiced their problems trying to book appointments now that they are eligible as of Friday. Issues include not being able to […]