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Five Sask. firefighters at Denare Beach fire base test positive for COVID-19: SPSA

Five Sask. firefighters at Denare Beach fire base test positive for COVID-19: SPSA

Workers will be brought in to cover any shortages, efforts continue on fighting ALIR fire
SHA recommends but doesn’t mandate masks for unvaccinated students, staff in schools

SHA recommends but doesn’t mandate masks for unvaccinated students, staff in schools

Public health has issued a recommendation on masking in schools, following backlash from the public this week
Aug. 17 COVID-19 update: Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine available for international travel

Aug. 17 COVID-19 update: Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine available for international travel

Those who've gotten two doses of different types of vaccines won't be able to travel to many countries. The provincial government is allowing those people to get extra doses of the same type of vaccine to meet travel requirements.
Shuttle to the Aug. 6 Roughrider game could have been a COVID spreader

Shuttle to the Aug. 6 Roughrider game could have been a COVID spreader

The SHA asks people who choose to ride a shuttle or a bus at this time, to note the number of the shuttle or bus, where you were sitting (row and seat) and wear a mask.
Pelican Narrows plans lockdown following rash of recent COVID-19 cases

Pelican Narrows plans lockdown following rash of recent COVID-19 cases

Cases increasing, people who attended wedding, anniversary party later test positive
Canada's oil and gas sector filled up on federal COVID emergency cash

Canada's oil and gas sector filled up on federal COVID emergency cash

Critics say profitable oil and gas companies continue to give out big dividends to their shareholders while laying off workers.
Canadian air travellers, federal employees must be vaccinated by October: feds

Canadian air travellers, federal employees must be vaccinated by October: feds

Order also applies to airline crews, train passengers and staff
Don't call it a vaccine passport, but you can print out your record if you need it

Don't call it a vaccine passport, but you can print out your record if you need it

A new one-page printable COVID Vaccination Record is available to Saskatchewan residents from their MySaskHealthRecord.
New cases overwhelmingly among unvaccinated

New cases overwhelmingly among unvaccinated

More than 90 per cent of all new cases and hospitalizations in Saskatchewan in July were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.
64 per cent of 12+ fully vaccinated

64 per cent of 12+ fully vaccinated

As of Aug. 8, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will transition from mass vaccination clinics and their online appointment booking system to focused outreach to provide COVID-19 vaccinations where residents live, work and play. 
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