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COVID-19 update: One additional death, 25 new cases, eight in hospital, nine more recoveries

COVID-19 update: One additional death, 25 new cases, eight in hospital, nine more recoveries

There are 25 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 15, bringing the total to 1,566 total cases. The new cases are located in the North West (17), Saskatoon (2) and South Central (6) zones. One more person with COVID-19 has died.
Researchers test various types of masks to see what’s most effective

Researchers test various types of masks to see what’s most effective

A group of researchers who put together a homemade testing system for face masks has reported that some masks are excellent at stopping the spread of mouth droplets while some are not useful at all.
Farmers embrace digital platform

Farmers embrace digital platform

Two tech-savvy farmers and an agricultural expert and retailer took part in a video-conference panel Thursday morning to discuss the state of farming in 2020 amidst COVID-19.
Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

While parents form covert Facebook groups and teachers mull collective action over the province’s back-to-school pandemic plan, some First Nations in the province are opting for specific, hands-on approaches to curb viral spread of COVID-19 in their
89 per cent of Canada’s COVID-19 patients have recovered

89 per cent of Canada’s COVID-19 patients have recovered

In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement Saturday: “There have been 121,652 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,020 deaths.
New USask-led research reveals previously hidden features of plant genomes

New USask-led research reveals previously hidden features of plant genomes

SASKATOON - An international team led by the Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre (P2IRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has decoded the full genome for the black mustard

Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

While parents form covert Facebook groups and teachers mull collective action over the province’s back-to-school pandemic plan, some First Nations in the province are opting for specific, hands-on approaches to curb viral spread of COVID-19 in their
Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

EAST CENTRAL — Horizon School Division students in Grades 4 and above will be required to wear masks in school in cases where physical distancing is not possible.
Creepy new robo call tells Canadians 'time to stay home, stay safe'

Creepy new robo call tells Canadians 'time to stay home, stay safe'

There's a creepy new robo call making the rounds in Canada, but its purpose and origin remain unclear. After the receiver picks up the call – typically from an 800 number – a pre-recorded robotic female voice says: "This is just a test call.
New physician coming to Lanigan

New physician coming to Lanigan

LANIGAN — A new physician is coming to Lanigan. Dr. Mohd Enamul Hoque will be providing Primary Health Care services out of the Lanigan and District Medical Clinic, Lanigan Integrated Hospital and Central Parkland Lodge as of Monday, Aug. 17.
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