COVID-19 patients in its intensive care units — most of whom are unvaccinated.The province says there are 80 people with the virus in its ICUs, which is more than its baseline capacity.
What impacts will Thanksgiving weekend gatherings have on Saskatchewan’s 4th COVID wave? Saskatchewan normally has 79 ICU beds across the province, but the health authority says it has been making space for 100 additional beds in recent weeks.The health authority says it is also facing a major shortage of front-line workers.During a Saskatchewan Health Authority meeting last week, deputy chief medical officer Dr.
John Froh said people’s level of care is at risk.“Something has to give and care will deteriorate. Nurse-to-patient ratios will deteriorate, and.