On Wednesday the Saskatchewan government reported more COVID-19 recoveries than new cases. Fifteen more people have been confirmed as recovered which brings that total to 103. There are 11 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 271. One hundred and sixty-five of the cases are considered active. Currently, there are eight people in hospitals across the province from COVID-19. Six people are receiving inpatient care, while two are in intensive care.
26 of the cases include health care workers but officials say the source of the infections may not all be related to health care in all instances. The Saskatchewan Health Authority also provided updated information on the health system’s preparations and planning for COVID-19. The information provided includes dynamic modelling for “what if scenarios” and key strategies for planning ahead, including increased testing and expanding front line staff and services.
You can find that information here.
Overall in Saskatchewan:
- 135 of the cases are from the Saskatoon area, 56 from the Regina area, 51 from the north, 15 from the south, 10 from the central region and four from the far north.
- 15 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
- 114 cases are in the 20-44 age range; 94 are in the 45-64 age range; and 48 are in the 65-plus range.
- 54 per cent of the cases are males and 46 per cent are females.
- Three deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.
Of the 271 cases in the province:
- 119 cases are travelers;
- 90 are community contacts (mass gatherings included);
- 16 have no known exposures; and
- 46 are under investigation by local public health.
To date, 15,621 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province. Saskatchewan continues to have the second highest rate of testing per capita among the provinces.
