Saskatchewan has ordered 112,000 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine specially formulated for children aged five to 11 with delivery anticipated in mid-November, 2021. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently working to ensure plans are in place to deliver vaccinations to this age group as soon as the COVID-19 vaccine receives approval from Health Canada. While… Continue reading Saskatchewan Planning Delivery Of Vaccinations For Five To 11 Year Olds
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Expanding Physician Engagement on Vaccinations
People trust their family physicians to guide their health care decisions and supporting conversations on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines can only protect more residents during the pandemic. Work is underway to expand COVID-19 vaccine available through physician offices throughout the province. Allowing physicians the option of having COVID-19 vaccine available in their offices… Continue reading Expanding Physician Engagement on Vaccinations
Interim Masking Order Extended to November 30th
The Saskatchewan government has extended the public health order regarding mandatory masking and isolation requirements after a positive COVID-19 test result. This week, chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab signed off on the extension which will remain in effect until November 30th, or until he deems there is no longer a public health threat.… Continue reading Interim Masking Order Extended to November 30th
Beginning Next Week, Province Plans to Send 2 to 4 ICU patients daily to Ontario
On Friday, Leadership from Saskatchewan’s Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) announced that “roughly” two to four COVID-19 patients are expected to be transferred to Ontario daily, starting next week. The PEOC has confirmed Ontario has the capacity to receive up to nine additional patients, and that up to three patients are expected to be transferred… Continue reading Beginning Next Week, Province Plans to Send 2 to 4 ICU patients daily to Ontario
At Home Self-Testing Kits Available the Week of October 18th
With the delivery of 2.6 million rapid antigen test kits, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will expand delivery to make a supply available to the general public including First Nations communities to support asymptomatic COVID-19 surveillance. Routine, voluntary testing at home will help prevent asymptomatic transmission to those who are not able to be vaccinated… Continue reading At Home Self-Testing Kits Available the Week of October 18th
Canada-U.S. Land Border to Open November 8th
Fully vaccinated Canadians can once again cross into the United States by land for leisure trips starting November 8th. Non-essential travellers crossing land borders from Canada or Mexico will have to show their vaccination status, and only those who are fully vaccinated will be allowed through. Proof of vaccination will be required if selected for… Continue reading Canada-U.S. Land Border to Open November 8th
Influenza Vaccination Clinics Open in Saskatchewan
Influenza vaccination clinics have opened in Saskatchewan. The SHA has returned to mass-immunization clinics, in addition to the pop-up mobile clinics that were offered throughout August and September. More than 50,000 appointments for immunization are currently available in the online Patient Booking System, in addition to some walk-in immunization clinics also available across the province.… Continue reading Influenza Vaccination Clinics Open in Saskatchewan
Province Preparing to Send Critical COVID-19 Patients to Ontario
Marlo Pritchard, president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, announced during a COVID-19 news conference on Wednesday, October 13th, that the Saskatchewan government was in talks with Ontario about the potential transfer of intensive care patients. While no Saskatchewan COVID-19 patients have been transferred out of the province yet, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone,… Continue reading Province Preparing to Send Critical COVID-19 Patients to Ontario
Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Soon To Be Required for SGI Road Tests
Proof of vaccination or negative test required for SGI road tests starting Oct. 25 Starting October 25th, SGI will require proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test for anyone who wishes to take a road test for their driver’s licence. “Providing proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is now standard… Continue reading Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Soon To Be Required for SGI Road Tests
Finland Suspends Use of Moderna Vaccine
Source: Staff The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, October 12, 2021 Finland’s decision followed those by three neighbouring countries on Wednesday. Finland has joined other Nordic countries in suspending or discouraging the use of Moderna‘s COVID-19 vaccine in certain age groups because of an increased risk of heart inflammation, a rare side effect associated with the shot.… Continue reading Finland Suspends Use of Moderna Vaccine