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Sask. COVID update: monthly data shows higher ICU, death rates for unvaxxed

Sask. COVID update: monthly data shows higher ICU, death rates for unvaxxed

Sask. data is showing that unvaccinated individuals continue to make up the majority of ICU admissions and COVID-related deaths in November.
Sask. to address surgical backlog with increased capacity, privatized help

Sask. to address surgical backlog with increased capacity, privatized help

Sask. is looking to increase surgeries annually for the next four years, and increase ICU capacity to deal with pandemic consequences.
Sask. opposition calling for public inquiry into government’s COVID response

Sask. opposition calling for public inquiry into government’s COVID response

Sask. opposition says the provincial government's conduct during the fourth wave needs investigating.
Sask. confirms first potential cases of Omicron variant in province

Sask. confirms first potential cases of Omicron variant in province

Four cases potentially identified to be the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 have been found in a Sask. household.
Sask. COVID update: Vaccine QR code update now supports federal requirements

Sask. COVID update: Vaccine QR code update now supports federal requirements

An update to the Sask. virtual vaccine app now shows information to meet federal proof of vaccination requirements.
COVID-19 booster vaccine availability expands to ages 50+

COVID-19 booster vaccine availability expands to ages 50+

Residents aged 50 or older who received their last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago can now go for a booster shot.
Public health: Expired take-home COVID tests being distributed safe to use

Public health: Expired take-home COVID tests being distributed safe to use

The expiry dates on the tests have been extended by Health Canada, say officials
Sask. public health testing 40 travellers for Omicron variant of COVID-19

Sask. public health testing 40 travellers for Omicron variant of COVID-19

No cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have yet been confirmed in Sask.
Organ donation program in Sask. resumes as majority of staff return

Organ donation program in Sask. resumes as majority of staff return

Surgical services are almost fully resumed in Sask., but a backlog of around 36,000 patients are on the waitlist.
Sask. extends COVID-19 public health orders through holiday season

Sask. extends COVID-19 public health orders through holiday season

Public health orders in Saskatchewan have been extended until the end of January, to create safe spaces over the holiday season.
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