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COVID-19: Rural Saskatchewan pharmacies stressed, strained amid vaccine administrationDue to long wait lines at drive-thru clinics and low availability for SHA appointments, Davidson has become a vaccine hub for the area and beyond.HealthMay 20, 2021
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‘Convenience factor’: Regina religious groups consider making virtual services permanentA year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many religious organizations are seeing the long-term benefits of virtual services.CanadaMay 12, 2021
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Regina pharmacies book up in anticipation of Wednesday’s COVID-19 vaccine shipmentSome Regina pharmacies are expected to receive 120 doses of COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday afternoon, which is estimated to last just four days.HealthMay 11, 2021
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COVID-19: Regina church considers ‘cautious rather than anxious’ approach to easing restrictionsPastor Dennis Hendricksen said he wants to see the majority of people vaccinated and new daily cases drop to less than 20 in Regina before resuming in-person services.CanadaMay 10, 2021
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Regina researcher Gordon Asmundson discusses reasons behind anti-mask attitudesGordon Asmundson says there are two main reasons behind anti-mask attitudes associated with COVID-19 safety measures: the belief that masks don't work and psychological reactance.CanadaMay 8, 2021
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‘Waiting for my time to die’: COVID-19 patients, families recount time spent in Regina ICUsGlobal News Regina spoke with a widow who lost her husband to the virus and a 34-year-old COVID-19 survivor. Both describe their experiences in the ICU as a nightmare.HealthMay 1, 2021
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‘I’m seeing things I’ve never seen in my life’: Doctor paints bleak picture of Regina ICUsDr. Jeffrey Betcher is the critical care lead in Regina. Since the pandemic began, he’s helped plan for the surge of COVID-19 in hospitals and shares what he is seeing in ICUs.HealthApr 30, 2021
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University of Saskatchewan plans to reopen for fall semesterUniversity officials say spring and summer terms will remain primarily remote, but they expect to see an increase in opt-ins for on-campus instruction come September 2021.CanadaMar 4, 2021
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Regina food bank experiences record-high demand due to COVID-19The organization cracked 110,000 points of service, according to CEO John Bailey. In a typical year, that number hovers around 80,000.CanadaMar 2, 2021
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Saskatchewan government updates COVID-19 guidelines for sports practicesAn update to Saskatchewan's COVID-19 guidelines allows more groups of athletes to practice in the same space at the same time.CanadaMar 1, 2021
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