Effective immediately, daily case numbers will include ages 0-11 in the “COVID-19 new cases and vaccination status” table available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-cases. This data will be updated seven days a week and will be integrated into the COVID-19 dashboard in the coming weeks. Note that, as of September 14, two residents ages 0-11 are in hospital;… Continue reading COVID-19 Dashboard to Include Cases 0-11 Years
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Canadian Schools Shutting Down Due to COVID Outbreaks
Source: Leslie Young globalnews.ca, September 14, 2021 Schools have shut down across Alberta, P.E.I, and Ontario. Just days into the new school year, COVID-19 outbreaks have closed schools across Canada – prompting concerns about how the rest of the school year will proceed. “We do know, obviously, that there is a lot of spread going… Continue reading Canadian Schools Shutting Down Due to COVID Outbreaks
COVID Cases On the Rise Among Young People in the Province
Source: Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi, globalnews.ca, September 10, 2021 The province has said it’s working with the Saskatchewan health authority to monitor the COVID-19 situation. New data shows nearly 800 kids under 12 in Saskatchewan tested positive for COVID-19 last month. That’s a number pediatrician Dr. Ayisha Kurji said she fears will only grow as those too… Continue reading COVID Cases On the Rise Among Young People in the Province
New Travel Rules Coming Into Effect Sept. 7
The federal government is easing international travel restrictions. Fully vaccinated foreign nationals will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential purposes, such as tourism, starting tomorrow (Tuesday, September 6th). International travellers who meet entry conditions will not have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sept. 7, 2021 fully… Continue reading New Travel Rules Coming Into Effect Sept. 7
Calgary City Employees Must Now Be Vaccinated
Source: Dave Dormer, ctvnews.ca, September 04, 2021 “Failure to comply with the policy may result in discipline up to and including dismissal,” read a release. All City of Calgary employees must be fully vaccinated or provide a valid reason for exemption by Oct. 18, officials announced Friday. “As the second largest employer in Calgary, the… Continue reading Calgary City Employees Must Now Be Vaccinated
Florida Issuing US$5,000 Fines if Places Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine
Source: The Associated Press, ctvnews.ca, September 03, 2021 COVID-19 infections in Florida have skyrocketed over the summer as the state has been one of the hardest hit areas of the U.S. from the delta variant. Florida will start issuing US$5,000 fines to businesses, schools and government agencies that require people to show proof of a… Continue reading Florida Issuing US$5,000 Fines if Places Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine
Increased COVID-19 Exposure Risk in Kindersley
COVID-19, and its variants, are still present in Saskatchewan. Persons infected with or exposed to COVID-19 should take all precautions as advised by Public Health and take all reasonable measures to significantly reduce the risk of infecting others. Following public health guidance is particularly important for those who are unvaccinated, or have received only one… Continue reading Increased COVID-19 Exposure Risk in Kindersley
Increased COVID-19 Exposure Risk in Kindersley
COVID-19, and its variants, are still present in Saskatchewan. Persons infected with or exposed to COVID-19 should take all precautions as advised by Public Health and take all reasonable measures to significantly reduce the risk of infecting others. Following public health guidance is particularly important for those who are unvaccinated, or have received only one… Continue reading Increased COVID-19 Exposure Risk in Kindersley
Alberta to Offer Immunization Confirmation Cards, Not Vaccine Passports
Source: Dean Bennett The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, August 27, 2021 Right now, residents can use the paper confirmation they received when they got their shots. Albertans will be able to print off a card to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but province wide rules requiring proof of vaccination to enter places such… Continue reading Alberta to Offer Immunization Confirmation Cards, Not Vaccine Passports
Increased COVID-19 Exposure After Gathering in Kerrobert
The SHA is alerting the public that there has been an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 at the following location where a person or persons attended while infectious: Saturday, August 14 – The Grove (approximately one km outside of Kerrobert) from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. As per Disease Control Regulations, all individuals in attendance during this… Continue reading Increased COVID-19 Exposure After Gathering in Kerrobert