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Some Saskatchewan small businesses at risk of closing as loan repayment deadline nearsThe Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans given by the federal government during COVID-19 have to be repaid by Jan. 18th.Jan 3
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COVID-19 variant hits Sask., but expert says ‘no need to panic’WATCH: A new Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19 has made its way into the province of Saskatchewan. Global’s Easton Hamm has more on the new variant and the current state of COVID-19.Global News at 5 ReginaAug 19, 2023
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‘COVID-19 version of college’: Sask. Polytechnic celebrates students’ learning journey through pandemic at 2023 convocationMore than 1,800 Saskatchewan Polytechnic students took the final step in their degrees and crossed the stage to collect their diplomas on Thursday. Some students like Tara Bryant and Joy Juson, both graduating from the Early Childhood Development program, met each other face to face for the first time prior to the ceremony due to...Jun 19, 2023
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Saskatchewan rolling out COVID-19 measuresSaskatchewan is bringing in measures geared towards those with weaker immune systems and front-line healthcare workers as it navigates the fourth wave of the pandemic.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 31, 2021
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Regina’s Extendicare Parkside among long-term care homes dealing with COVID-19 outbreaksCOVID-19 cases across Saskatchewan are up — and once again we are seeing an uptick of cases in long-term care homes. On Monday the Saskatchewan Health Authority announced new restrictions on visitation in Regina, effective immediately.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 23, 2021
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Sask. COVID-19 cases point to less spread among fully-vaccinated, possibility of boosters: expertsSome Saskatchewan doctors say case numbers show lowered rates of COVID-19 among the fully-vaccinated, and booster shots may be needed.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 24, 2021
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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan to receive first delivery of Pfizer vaccine next weekSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday that the province will receive 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine by Dec. 15 which will be administered at Regina General Hospital. Health-care workers providing direct care to COVID-19 patients will be prioritized with those doses.CanadaDec 9, 2020
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Indigenous leaders flag treaty obligation for COVID-19 vaccine deliverySaskatchewan treaty commissioner Mary Culbertson said Canada is legally obligated to give Indigenous communities early access to the coronavirus vaccine.Global News at 10 ReginaDec 8, 2020
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Epidemiologist questions efficacy of Sask. PHOs as COVID-19 cases surpass 10,000Less than a month ago, there were 5,000 total COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan — a figure that’s now more than doubled. As Roberta Bell reports, it’s leading to questions about how well the public health measures are working to contain the virus.Global News at 10 ReginaDec 7, 2020
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Focus Saskatchewan: April 22On this week’s episode of Focus Saskatchewan, we examine how the provinces top doctor warned of the danger the fourth COVID-19 wave presented to Saskatchewan’s health care system, how the rare earth metals industry might change the province, and how one-man facing assault charges was nominated for a public service medal.Focus SaskatchewanApr 24, 2023
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Sask. Health Authority top doctor does not see end in ‘near future’ to climbing COVID-19 hospitalizations‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson joins Saskatchewan Health Authority Chief Medical Officer Dr. Susan Shaw to discuss what she calls a crisis in the province’s health-care system. Saskatchewan is seeing record-setting hospitalizations in a Delta variant-fuelled fourth wave, and Shaw doesn’t see a plateau coming in the near future. She is hopeful the newly...CanadaOct 3, 2021
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Hospitality Saskatchewan on proof of vaccinationAs of today, you’ll have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test at a number of non-essential businesses. Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence talks about the impact on businesses.Global News Morning SaskatoonOct 1, 2021
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Saskatchewan officials provide COVID-19 testing, hospital updateSaskatchewan officials provided a number of updates during a technical briefing on Friday, including the delivery of millions of rapid antigen tests and how the health care system has redeployed staff to dealing with an overwhelming amount of COVID-19 patients.Oct 15, 2021
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation urges government to act on school transmissionThe Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is calling on the government of Saskatchewan to acknowledge the alarming rate of COVID-19 transmission in schools and take immediate action.Global News at 10 ReginaOct 20, 2021
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How has Saskatchewan handled COVID-19 since restrictions lifted?It’s now been more than two weeks since all remaining COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in the province. Taz Dhaliwal takes a look at cases and vaccination numbers to find out what kinds of trends we’re seeing in this early stage post restrictions.Jul 27, 2021
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Saskatchewan ending COVID-19 mass vaccination sites, moving to outreach programSaskatchewan is taking a new approach to target people who are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated.Global News at 10 ReginaJul 27, 2021
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Saskatchewan unifies COVID-19 command as ICU admissions skyrocketSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Thursday that the province is pivoting it’s COVID-19 response strategy. He said the government is enhancing the provincial Emergency Operations Centre and it will become a unified command centre with the Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Association.CanadaOct 7, 2021
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No new COVID-19 restrictions for Saskatchewan amid 4th wave: MoeSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said on Thursday the province is not looking instate further public health restrictions at this time, amid a sharp uptick in COVID-19 cases, because the majority of the population is vaccinated for the illness.CanadaOct 7, 2021
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Global National: Sept. 23Hospitals in Alberta and Saskatchewan overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients are changing the way they deliver care. How one city is now mandating vaccine passports, and the renewed plea for everyone to get vaccinated. He was elected, but now Ontario MP-elect Kevin Vuong is being rejected by voters as he faces calls to resign. Quebec’s Bill...Sep 23, 2021
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Saskatchewan reports records COVID-19 hospitalizations, issues vaccination pleaThe fourth wave is hitting Saskatchewan’s hospitals hard, with some adult patients being moved into pediatric ICUs. Nathaniel Dove reports on the alarming trends, and the appeals for more people to get vaccinated.CanadaSep 23, 2021