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25.04.2021 / 03:17

5 inmates, 1 correctional staff member hospitalized in Sask. for COVID-19: Union

COVID-19 continues to impact staff and inmates at correctional centres across the province, including Regina Correctional Centre, where as of Friday 98 inmates and 28 staff members have tested positive for the virus.Correctional officers along with other front-line workers will start being prioritized for vaccinations once the age eligibility drops to 40, which is expected to happen on April 28.

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Saskatchewan COVID-19 update delayed again

COVID-19 update for April 18 is delayed as Health Ministry epidemiologists continue to reconcile ongoing data related to reassigned and unassigned cases.The ministry did provide a short update of what Sunday’s numbers will show. COVID-19: 151 cases among staff and inmates at Regina Correctional Centre Saskatchewan is reporting 289 more COVID-19 cases.The province also reported one new death in the north central zone of a resident in their 50s.

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Regina COVID ICU rooms move to double occupancy

Regina hospitals have taken a new step in their surge plan, by moving two COVID-19 patients receiving critical care into the same room with privacy dividers.Lori Garchinski tertiary care executive director with the Saskatchewan Health Authority called this double occupancy move “unprecedented.” Garchinski pleaded with the public to follow public health guidelines and get vaccinated when it is their turn to reduce the strain on the province’s health-care system. COVID-19: 151 cases among staff and inmates at Regina Correctional Centre “You have no idea what it’s like to walk into an intensive care unit where every single person is there for the same reason,” Garchinski said.Dr.

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COVID-19: 151 cases among staff and inmates at Regina Correctional Centre

COVID-19 outbreak at Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) has grown to 131 infected inmates and 20 infected staff members as of Thursday.Just over a week ago on April 8, there were 18 inmates and five staff members who had tested positive.

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Correctional officers’ union calls for vaccine prioritization after COVID-19 cases at Regina jail

COVID-19 cases were reported at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC).According to government data, there are 18 active COVID-19 cases among inmates and five positive cases among staff members at the correctional centre.The SGEU Public Service/Government Employment (PS/GE) bargaining unit, who represents correctional officers, is also calling for the government to provide rapid tests to facilities.

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Regina Correctional Centre COVID-19 outbreak concerning to families of inmates

Regina Correctional Centre who have tested positive for COVID-19 and she is demanding better health care for those infected.After hearing the news about her son, Paul, along with several concerned mothers, organized a rally outside the facility on Tuesday to express their displeasure with the Saskatchewan government. Advocate says steps needed to avoid more COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan prisons “It was very painful.

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Saskatchewan Health Minister Paul Merriman points to poll for COVID-19 success

Health Minister says a measure of his government’s success in responding to COVID-19 is polling data.Paul Merriman was asked Thursday how the Saskatchewan Party government measures its success in dealing with the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus outbreak declared at Regina Correctional Centre He said a recent poll released by the Angus Reid Institute shows favourable results for the province.“We are one of the best jurisdictions, if not the best jurisdiction, that has handled COVID in balancing the economy, people’s mental health and within our health-care system,” Merriman told reporters on the final day of the legislature sitting.“So very proud of that.”Merriman and his staff didn’t say what poll he was referring to.

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Unit at Regina Correctional Centre under quarantine ‘as a precaution’

Ministry of Justice has quarantined one unit at the Regina Correctional Centre.At this time, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in any of Saskatchewan’s correctional facilities, says ministry officials.The quarantine was implemented “as a precaution.” Saskatchewan police conducting coronavirus self-isolation check-ins “The ministry is working with public health authorities to ensure all necessary precautions are being taken while testing is taking place,” a spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“This is all the information we’re able to provide at this time.” Coronavirus: Inmates at Saskatoon jail under quarantine after possible link to COVID-19

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0