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A Saskatchewan university student is trying to help teenagers them cope with isolation, stress and other mental health problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.  "We're just seeing a lot of uncertainty and really no where to turn," Alexis Epp said.  Epp is studying youth care work at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. She's the co-creator of the online network…

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says long-term care residents, patients in critical care and ICU patients will now be able to have more visitors. SHA restricted visitors beginning March 14 due to concerns over COVID-19 transmission. The restrictions were expanded to all SHA facilities on April 23, with exceptions for those visiting for compassionate reasons. "We worked hard…

Eleanor Widdowson made a pointed call for transparency from the Saskatchewan government after her sister died from the novel coronavirus in March. "Don't hide shit."  Saskatchewan refuses to reveal communities where COVID-19 has been detected unless there is an outbreak declared. Widdowson said that more knowledge might have protected her…

TORONTO -- After a person has developed antibodies against COVID-19, how long does that immunity last? That is one of the crucial questions that a new study led by Toronto researchers is hoping to answer. By testing the blood of more than 10,000 Canadians for antibodies, which are developed after a person is exposed to the virus to fight it off, the Action to Beat Coronavirus study is hoping…

The provincial government’s Opposition says a report on Saskatchewan’s long-term care system reveals long-term problems. The COVID-19 pandemic has put staffing and standards challenges in the spotlight across Canada, including in Saskatchewan, where a recent 251-page report from the provincial health authority revealed many homes struggled to retain adequate staff to meet the needs…