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COVID-19 is no longer global health emergency: WHO

LONDON — The World Health Organization ended the global emergency status for COVID-19 on Friday more than three years after its original declaration, and said countries should now manage the virus that killed more than 6.9 million people along with other infectious diseases.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO, gestures as he speaks to journalists during a press conference at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.

COVID-19 reports moving to monthly for summer: CRISP

Signs noting a mandatory mask rule posted on the front door at the YWCA Regina on Monday, August 29, 2022 in Regina. Saskatchewan announced the removal of mask mandates in health facilities earlier this month, the last vestige of public COVID-19 protocols within the health authority.

U of S getting part of $20M to research long COVID

Research technician Jenna Cantin prepares samples of wastewater at the University of Saskatchewan's wastewater testing facility which will then be analyzed to glean insight into how COVID-19 might be spreading in Saskatoon and other areas in Saskatchewan.

Emergencies Act commission's report on use of act to end convoy protest to be delivered Feb. 20

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Public Order Emergency Commission's Commissioner Paul Rouleau delivers remarks at the start of the second day of hearings in Ottawa, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.

Feds were caught off guard by Saskatchewan's 'unforeseen' request for COVID-19 help

Paul Merriman, Saskatchewan's health minister, speaks to media after the throne speech at the Legislative Building in Regina on Wednesday Oct. 27, 2021. Documents show employees in the federal departments were surprised when Merriman sent a letter in October 2021 requesting help during the height of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic..

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Chris Selley: We need multiple inquiries into Canada's pandemic management

The Canadian instinct for self-congratulation is a serious risk to learning crucial lessons about the COVID nightmare

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Chris Selley October 5, 2022 Columnists
COVID-19: Wastewater virus levels falling in Saskatchewan

Levels of the COVID-19 virus in Saskatoon and Prince Albert have decreased over the past week, while numbers in North Battleford remain unchanged

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October 2, 2022 Saskatchewan
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Canada lifts COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates

Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos warned restrictions could be brought back again if they are needed.

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October 1, 2022 National
Saskatoon COVID-19 wastewater levels second highest recorded

The Omicron BA.5 subvariant contributed to approximately half of the viral load in Saskatoon and North Battleford, and the BA.2 subvariant accounted for 71 per cent in Prince Albert.

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September 27, 2022 Saskatchewan
Canada ending requirements for COVID-19 vaccines, ArriveCan app at border Sept. 30

OTTAWA — The last of Canada’s COVID-19 border restrictions will disappear at the end of this month with the expiry of a cabinet order affecting mandatory vaccinations, testing and quarantine of international travellers.

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September 22, 2022 National