After a period of extensive consultation with Sun West employees, the Sun West School Division has implemented Administrative Procedure 126-1 COVID-19 Vaccination or Proof of Negative Test. This procedure will go into effect on January 1st, 2022. “We are waiting to January to bring this procedure into effect in order to give staff the opportunity… Continue reading Sun West Implements Vaccination and Testing Procedure
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Winter May Not Be Too Bad, Says Sask. Health Official
Source: Taz Dhaliwal, globalnews.ca, November 10, 2021 Saskatchewan’s COVID numbers are on a downwards trend. As the province continues to battle COVID-19 cases, Saskatchewan residents were told to still tread cautiously during Tuesday’s Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) update. But the update contained a glimmer of hope for what residents can expect as the province… Continue reading Winter May Not Be Too Bad, Says Sask. Health Official
80 Per Cent of Eligible Saskatchewan Residents Fully Vaccinated
As of November 8th, 80 per cent of eligible Saskatchewan residents have received at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccine. As vaccination rates have increased, the number of new cases in Saskatchewan has gone down. The seven-day average of new cases is now 149–70 per cent lower than its peak in late September, shortly after… Continue reading 80 Per Cent of Eligible Saskatchewan Residents Fully Vaccinated
COVID-19 Home Test Kits Currently Available at Locations Around Kindersley
COVID-19 at home test kits are currently available at these locations around Kindersley: Kindersley Chamber of Commerce: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am to 3pm, pickup at Kindersley & District Plains Museum, phone: 306.463.2320 Kindersley Fire Hall: Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, pickup 111 Railway Avenue West, phone: 306.463.2675 Canalta Hotel: Open 24/7, pickup at… Continue reading COVID-19 Home Test Kits Currently Available at Locations Around Kindersley
Saskatchewan Planning Delivery Of Vaccinations For Five To 11 Year Olds
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
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