COVID-19 Regina

• Frustration mounts among Saskatchewan health-care workers as ICU transfers continue

  The Canadian Medical Association and SEIU-West called for stricter COVID-19 health measures Thursday, as the province announced three more ICU patient transfers to Ontario.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2021
  
• Saskatchewan government, opposition, health professionals issue guidance for holiday gatherings

  The parties differ, unsurprisingly, on how Thanksgiving gatherings should be restricted as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to surge in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
  
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• ‘Be careful’: Regina grandmother of hospitalized 5-year-old pleads for caution against COVID-19

  Maverick, a five-year-old Regina boy, was admitted to hospital Tuesday testing positive for COVID-19. Since then, he's been on an IV and heart monitor.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2021
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• Sask. business community reacts to Oct. 1 vaccination requirements

  Initial reaction from the community was supportive of the Thursday announcement that proof of COVID vaccination will soon be required at many Saskatchewan businesses.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
• City of Regina delays date for requiring vaccination at facilities by 2 months

  In a council report written by the city manager's office, administration says more time is needed to develop an operational plan before asking the public for proof of immunization.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2021
• Regina Symphony Orchestra to require proof of vaccination, masks at upcoming shows

  RSO music director Gordon Girard said reaction to the new policy has been generally positive, with patrons thanking the organization for 'making them feel safe.'

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• 793 Saskatchewan kids under 12 contracted COVID-19 in August, report shows

  The group makes up 17.3 per cent of all COVID-19 cases identified in the province last month. One person under the age of 12 is reported to have been in the ICU with the disease.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• ‘Heartwarming’: Regina community boosts business at ice cream shop after anti-mask encounter

  Like the lower scoop in a waffle cone on a hot summer day, a Regina ice cream shop is dripping with support after a cool encounter with a group of anti-maskers Wednesday.

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
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• ‘Cloud over top of your head’: Nearly 30,000 people waiting for surgeries in Saskatchewan

  COVID-19 demands are significantly reducing access to elective and inpatient procedures in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford and Prince Albert, according to the province.

  Health

  May 3, 2021
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• ‘Waiting for my time to die’: COVID-19 patients, families recount time spent in Regina ICUs

  Global 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.

  Health

  May 1, 2021