Dr. Shahab

• COVID-19: Saskatchewan’s top doctor urges residents to get booster shots

  Saskatchewan's top doctor is urging residents to get their booster shots amid the rise in COVID-19 cases.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2022
  
• Sask. government should make Dr. Shahab’s COVID-19 gathering recommendation policy: epidemiologist

  Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan’s top doctor, says 'this is not the time for any gatherings at all,' though Premier Scott Moe has not introduced new restrictions.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2022
  
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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
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• Group parades in appreciation for Dr. Shahab through Regina

  A parade in Regina attracted dozens of vehicles and came in response to a protest that took place outside of Dr. Saqib Shahab's home last weekend.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2021
• Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer reflects on one of busiest years yet

  Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab sits down Global News’ Katelyn Wilson to discuss the challenges of navigating the coronavirus pandemic.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2020
• Daughter shares story after mom dies of COVID-19 at Regina’s Parkside Extendicare

  A Regina woman is sharing her story after her mother died in the COVID-19 outbreak at Parkside Extendicare on Sunday and says the government could have done more.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2020
• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan restaurant, venue owners react to new health measures

  The new measures, which limit table capacity in restaurants and audience capacity at performance venues, are receiving mixed reviews from affected industries in Saskatchewan.

  Nov 26, 2020
• Saskatchewan doctors explain mixed messaging, role of chief medical health officer

  Saskatchewan doctors say in light of the continuing coronavirus crisis, the Public Health Act needs to be revised to create more transparency and public trust.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2020
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• This is why some may be against mask use, according to a Regina psychology professor

  Global News spoke to U of R assistant professor Gordon Pennycook about the psychology of those steadfast in their rejection of mask use.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2020
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• Saskatchewan’s top doctor recommends wearing reusable cloth masks come the fall

  As gatherings move indoors and social distancing becomes challenging, Dr. Saqib Shahab recommends everyone has four or five reusable cloth masks at home.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2020