Coronavirus (COVID-19) Provincial News

18 recoveries, eight is hospital

Manitoba reported two new positive tests for COVID-19 April 15, as well as the fifth death in the province related to the pandemic.

University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers and three local companies are helping to address a provincial shortage of hand sanitizer using a bioprocessing facility on the USask campus to temporarily produce sanitizer and key ingredients, while the

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Wednesday the temporary reduction of service hours at certain ports of entry (POE) along the Canada-U.S. border. These COVID-19 related measures are temporary.

Nine more recovers, seven in hospital

A Calgary man charged with the first-degree murder of a Saskatchewan man was denied bail – again. Lawyers for Victor Fayiah Braima, 23, presented Calgary Provincial Court with a proposed release plan they wanted the Crown to approve.

Manitoba’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 may be working. Provincial chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced no new cases in Manitoba at an April 14 briefing.

Unharvested acres, cash flow, and poor internet, among farmers’ main concerns heading into spring

Where physical distancing is challenging, wearing a non-medical mask or face covering may help, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Premier Scott Moe announced on Monday Saskatchewan has now hit 300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 178 having been reported as recovered. “Today’s case numbers continue to show what we are doing in this province is working,” said Moe.