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Saskatoon area adds 121 new reported COVID-19 variant cases in one day

The number of variant coronavirus cases appears to be surging in Saskatoon.

'I can get turned away again?': Saskatoon man frustrated over lack of clarity at COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Saskatoon resident Clint Dahlen drove over an hour to Watrous for his appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine booked three weeks in advance - but learned he wasn’t eligible.

Doctors are worried that coronavirus may end up being like influenza, which requires a new vaccine every year both because the circulating strains mutate fast and because immunity from the vaccine wears off quickly. (Sergio Flores/Getty Images)

'Something we need to do': Sask. limits household and worship gatherings for entire province

The Saskatchewan government has extended the limit on private household gatherings to encompass the whole province.

Premier Scott Moe speaks on Budget Day at the Legislative Building in Regina on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michael Bell

288 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Sask.; 328 variants of concern identified

The Government of Saskatchewan reported 288 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday. There were also 328 more variants of concern identified.

Rise of COVID-19 variant cases in Sask. north a 'serious concern'

The number of COVID-19 variant cases is increasing in Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) communities where 10 cases have now been detected.

'We’re tired of suffering': Former inmate shows support for women in Pine Grove Correctional Centre

A small group gathered outside of Pine Grove Correctional Centre on Tuesday to show support for inmates on hunger strike.

Sask. NDP, SGEU continue to call on government to prioritize more frontline workers in COVID-19 vaccine plan

The NDP and SGEU continue to call on the provincial government to prioritize more frontline workers in the COVID-19 vaccination strategy.

'Don't go vaccine shopping': Sask. doctor urges residents to take any vaccine

While Saskatchewan has seen hesitancy from residents to receive AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, one Regina doctor is encouraging people to take whichever vaccine is offered to them.

Pedal-powered patio to hit Saskatoon's streets this summer

A pub-style party on wheels will likely be turning heads this summer when it rolls out downtown.

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Quebec woman has Canada's first reported blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

Canada reported its first case of vaccine-induced blood clots linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in a Quebec woman who is now said to be recovering at home.

A pharmacist prepares a syringe from a vial of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine during preparations at the Vaccine Village in Antwerp, Belgium, on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. (AP / Virginia Mayo)

Atlantic bubble bursts less than one week before planned reopening

The Council of Atlantic Premiers has confirmed that the Atlantic Bubble will not reopen on April 19 as planned.

Physical inactivity associated with higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: study

A new study examining thousands of adult COVID-19 patients has found that physical inactivity is associated with higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine efficacy falls slightly to 90 per cent in U.S. trial

U.S. biotech company Moderna announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is 90 per cent effective against all forms of the disease and 95 per cent effective against severe disease.

Canada closely watching U.S. pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots

Health Canada says it’s closely watching the situation south of the border, where federal health and safety officials have paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over concerns of a small number of rare blood clotting events.