COVID-19 Saskatchewan

• Most difficult time for pediatric ERs is now, Saskatoon doctor says

  A Saskatoon pediatric ER doctor said he's now seeing the wave of patients he feared he'd be treating at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Dec 5, 2022
  
• COVID-19 wastewater numbers drop nearly 15% in Saskatoon

  The report said a decrease in the RNA load found in the wastewater indicates a decrease in COVID-19 infections in Saskatoon.

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  Nov 22, 2022
  
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• Sask. pharmacists share options for parents during children’s Tylenol shortage

  Saskatchewan health-care professionals say pharmacy compounds are beneficial for families in the province during the shortage of children's Tylenol.

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  Oct 31, 2022
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• Saskatchewan’s latest COVID-19 numbers concerning for one health expert

  The province's latest COVID-19 report includes data concerning the Saskatchewan Health Authorities' (SHA) Interim Senior Medical Health Officer, Dr. Cory Neudorf.

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  Oct 20, 2022
• COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Sask. parents still a top concern, epidemiologist says

  A report by Saskatchewan report on vaccine hesitancy among parents offers recommendations on local, provincial and federal levels to encourage uptake of children's COVID-19 shots.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2022
• COVID-19: University of Saskatchewan faculty members call for mandatory mask mandate

  A letter of more than 100 signatures calls for a return to COVID masking protocols at the University of Saskatchewan as students and staff aim to minimize risk on campus this fall.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2022
• Son of Parkside Extendicare resident optimistic about transition to SHA

  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced it's reached a deal in principle to take over ownership and operations of Extendicare Canada's five Saskatchewan care homes.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2022
• COVID-19: Saskatchewan cities reach highest wastewater viral loads in nearly 4 months

  In the weekly COVID update, data from the University of Saskatchewan shows a roughly 77 per cent increase in wastewater viral load in Saskatoon for the latest reporting period.

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  Aug 29, 2022
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• COVID-19: BA.5 variant soon to be dominant in Saskatchewan, deputy CMHO says

  Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said Wednesday the province expects BA.5, which is being linked to a global rise in cases, to take over BA.2 as the most common strain in the province.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2022
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• Experts weigh in on Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 situation

  Experts in Saskatchewan are warning the public that COVID-19 is far from over. Summer months may bring with them a break from the virus, but another wave is expected next fall.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2022