Five of the nine new cases are located in the Far North region, with an additional three in the North region. The remaining case is in the Central region.

There are 15 people in hospital. Five are in intensive care (four in Saskatoon and one in the North). Ten are receiving inpatient care (six in the North and four in Saskatoon).

There have been 553 COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan to date and 207 are still considered active.

There have been five additional recoveries over the past 24 hours, bringing the overall provincial total to 340. A full recap of all Saskatchewan COVID-19 statistics is available here.

La Loche Liquor Sales Closed

The Northern Village of La La Loche has passed a resolution recommending full closure of all beverage alcohol related sales, distribution and consumption sites in the community.

The SLGA retail store and private off-sale in La Loche will be closed for the next two weeks.

The Ministry of Health and Saskatchewan Health Authority will assist residents suffering from alcohol withdrawl. Additional alcohol addictions program supports will also be available in La Loche.