Other provinces looking at Saskatchewan s plan to tie COVID-19 vaccines to reopening
by Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
Posted May 11, 2021 1:30 pm EDT
Last Updated May 11, 2021 at 1:44 pm EDT
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe waits in line at a COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic at Evraz Place in Regina on Thursday, April 15, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Taylor
CALGARY Neighbouring provinces are eyeing Saskatchewan’s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions in tandem with vaccination rates, but experts are warning the approach could lead some to a false sense of security.
Saskatchewan’s “reopening road map” outlined last week says public health measures are to start to relax three weeks after 70 per cent of residents 40 and older have received their first shot and all adults are eligible.
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CALGARY Neighbouring provinces are eyeing Saskatchewan’s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions in tandem with vaccination rates, but experts are warning the approach could lead some to a false sense of security.
Saskatchewan’s “reopening road map” outlined last week says public health measures are to start to relax three weeks after 70 per cent of residents 40 and older have received their first shot and all adults are eligible.
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Step 1, which could take effect as soon as month’s end, would allow restaurants and bars to seat six at a table, fitness classes to resume with three metres between participants and gathering limits to ease.
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An online panel Saturday evening worked to encourage Calgary-area Muslims to get immunized against COVID-19.
A prominent local faith leader and an epidemiologist took part in the panel, called “I Don’t Trust the COVID Vaccine,” aiming to give Muslims details they need to make an informed decision on the vaccine while combating hesitancy and misinformation.
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Calgary Imam Sheikh Fayaz Tilly said Muslims can receive a vaccine during the holy month of Ramadan without breaking fast. He added all ingredients in the vaccines are halal, meaning it is permissible in Islam faith.
CALGARY As MPs traded shots and talking points in an emergency debate on Alberta s COVID-19 response Wednesday night, the Prime Minister called Premier Jason Kenney. Both leaders issued brief statements acknowledging the call Thursday. Kenney s statement essentially said no thanks and asked for help with obtaining additional vaccine doses from the United States. Mayors Don Iveson and Naheed Nenshi received their own calls around the same time, which Nenshi says offered resources to help administer vaccines. Alberta will expand eligibility to everyone over the age of 12 starting Monday. The offer of federal help comes as Alberta has the highest COVID-19 infection rates in North America and the premier faces vocal criticism from not just the opposition, but his own caucus.