Saqib Shahab

• Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer calls for residents to get flu shots

  The Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program reported that influenza cases have been on the rise with 61 per cent of cases in kids and youth up to 19 years old.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
  
• Shaping Saskatchewan: Saqib Shahab

  Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, joins Global News' Moises Canales-Lavigne in the latest episode of 'Shaping Saskatchewan.'

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan to move from weekly to monthly COVID-19 reports, 231 new cases reported last week

  Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab asked residents to think about remaining up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster doses.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2022
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• Unvaccinated people increase risk of COVID-19 infection among vaccinated: study

  Even with high immunization rates, unvaccinated people threaten the safety of those who are vaccinated against COVID-19, suggests a new Canadian study.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2022
• Saskatchewan experiencing resurgence in COVID-19 cases, expected to last until June

  The government's weekly epi report showed there were 1,032 new COVID-19 cases confirmed by laboratory tests between March 27 and April 2. 

  Health

  Apr 7, 2022
• Sask. Health Minister Merriman calls declining COVID-19 booster shot a ‘mistake’ as BA.2 rises

  With BA.2 on the rise and just over half of residents boosted, Paul Merriman encouraged all to get a third shot to protect themselves and mitigate impacts of a potential new wave.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2022
• Dropping Sask. COVID-19 isolation requirement erodes accountability: USask expert

  As of Feb. 28, people in Saskatchewan are no longer required to self-isolate after contracting COVID-19, though health officials continue to recommend it.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2022
• Reaction mixed after Saskatchewan announces plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions

  While some are hoping the end of vaccination policies bring a boost in business, others plan to continue with COVID-19 safety measures both in their business and personal lives.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2022
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• Saskatchewan moves to end COVID-19 public health orders

  Saskatchewan’s requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end on Feb. 14.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2022
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• 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