COVID-19 Saskatoon

• 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: 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.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2022
  
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• 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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• Downtown sidewalk sale returns to Saskatoon ahead of provincial reopening

  With COVID safety protocols in place, the 45th annual Downtown Saskatoon Sidewalk Sale will run twice in 2021. The first run from July 8-10 and a second run Aug. 10-12.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2021
• Renowned researcher joins USask VIDO lab to study coronaviruses

  Virologist Angela Rasmussen joined VIDO last month. She studies different kinds of coronaviruses and how new strains can develop unique traits, like improved immunity.

  Science

  Jun 6, 2021
• 100 people attend anti-mask children’s carnival in Saskatoon

  Approximately 100 people, around half of whom were children, attended an anti-mask event in Saskatoon on Saturday afternoon.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2021
• Saskatchewan doctor calls for vaccine prioritization for intellectually disabled

  Dr. Alicia Thatcher pointed out one study that suggested those intellectually and developmentally disabled are nearly eight times more likely to die from COVID-19.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2021
• COVID-19 outbreak at Sutherland school: SHA

  Sutherland School has had five positive COVID-19 cases at this point in the school year.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2021
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• Saskatoon bar Buds on Broadway says it will fight COVID-19 fine in court

  A Buds on Broadway Facebook post says the bar was unfairly fined for violating COVID-19 health restrictions — but that inspectors had said the bar was in compliance weeks earlier.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2021
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• 5th annual Saskatoon Women’s March goes virtual amid COVID-19 pandemic

  The rally, inspired by 2017 Women's March in Washington, will include a talk on women's mental health, led by the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Saskatoon branch.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021