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Increased Risk of COVID-19 Transmission in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of an emergent situation in the southwest and west central areas of the province. As a result of aggressive contact tracing and testing, the SHA has identified additional individuals with COVID-19 in south west and west central Saskatchewan. Some of these individuals are linked to known chains of transmission and some individuals have no known…

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CONTACT - January to July 2020

Board meeting Jan. 21-22, 2020 Financial Decisions: The Board of directors approved a motion to sponsor the 2020 Governor General’s Leadership Conference for $2500 The Board approved to fund an additional 38 members to the CLC Triennial Convention in Vancouver in May 2020. The Board of Directors approved a motion to increase the in-province meal allowance for Board, Committee and…

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Human clinical trials begin for Quebec-made coronavirus vaccine candidate, but CEO urges caution

Canadian trials have just begun for a prospective coronavirus vaccine, but its Quebec-based manufacturer is already downplaying its potential impact. Dr. Bruce Clark, president and CEO of the biopharmaceutical company Medicago, cautioned observers against holding unrealistic expectations that his product — or any of the numerous vaccines in development globally — will bring…

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Sask. expands COVID-19 tests for all; extends health services

REGINA -- Anyone in Saskatchewan can soon request a test for COVID-19 should they want one. The government said Monday that starting tomorrow, testing will be available to anyone who requests it, regardless of people's symptoms. A refferal can be made by contacting HealthLine at 811. As well, residents can expect more health services to resume as the province continues its re-opening plan.…

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Canada adds health officials at U.S. border crossings to screen for COVID-19

As the volume of travellers entering Canada through the U.S. has increased in recent weeks, public health officials are being placed at land borders to bolster screening for COVID-19. The Public Health Agency of Canada is adding on-site employees at 36 points of entry, including New Brunswick crossings in St. Stephen, Woodstock and Edmundston. Tammy Jarbeau, a Health Canada spokesperson, said…

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