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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Provincial News

USask community reaches 91 per cent full-vaccination status

USask community reaches 91 per cent full-vaccination status

The university is also now requiring masks be worn at any outdoor on-campus gathering of more than 20 people, including Huskies games
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Saskatoon's COVID health measures in line with the province

Saskatoon's COVID health measures in line with the province

COVID health protocols are back, and rapid testing is due to start
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UPDATED: Mandatory masks return to Sask., vaccine proof policy coming in Oct.

UPDATED: Mandatory masks return to Sask., vaccine proof policy coming in Oct.

Sask. will be bringing back indoor masking mandates and putting forward a proof of vaccination policy for public spaces as early as this week.
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Automated COVID-19 test results available in Saskatchewan

Automated COVID-19 test results available in Saskatchewan

Positive COVID-19 text and voice message notifications will be followed up with a phone call from public health or a community health nurse within 24 to 48 hours
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COVID dashboard to include age categories, record high 506 daily cases reported

COVID dashboard to include age categories, record high 506 daily cases reported

Dashboard will soon show cases by age category, after pressure on public to release more detailed data
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NDP want safe zones around hospitals after surge in anti-pandemic protests

NDP want safe zones around hospitals after surge in anti-pandemic protests

Sask. NDP critics want a public health order to prevent anti-pandemic protests on hospital grounds in the province, to protect staff and patrons from potential harassment.
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Mask mandates coming to city owned and operated facilities in North Battleford

Mask mandates coming to city owned and operated facilities in North Battleford

A growing number of Saskatchewan cities are imposing mask mandates
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Premier reinstates COVID agreement to direct staff to areas of greatest need

Premier reinstates COVID agreement to direct staff to areas of greatest need

A previous letter of understanding expired earlier this year
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‘He has chosen to allow people to die’: NDP leader slams new COVID-19 measures

‘He has chosen to allow people to die’: NDP leader slams new COVID-19 measures

"This doesn't even qualify for too little too late because [Premier Scott Moe's] doing absolutely nothing at all." — Ryan Meili, Sask. NDP leader
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FSIN Vice Chief Watson tests positive for COVID-19

FSIN Vice Chief Watson tests positive for COVID-19

"For anyone who may have been in close contact with me during this time, please self-isolate, get tested and follow the directions of our health care professionals." - Vice Chief Morley Watson
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