The number of COVID-19 cases is remaining relatively stable, with four fewer positive cases than Saturday. There were 15 recoveries reported on Sunday, putting the number of active cases at 798.

The highest number of new cases (25) continue to be reported in Saskatoon. Regina reported 19 cases and the North Central zone has twelve. The remaining areas are all in the single digits: North West (5), Far North West (5), South East (3), Central East (2), and one each in the South West and North East. One case has pending residence location.

There are now 33 people in hospital, an increase of four from Saturday. Twenty-six are receiving in-patient care and seven are in intensive care—one more than Saturday. There are four ICU (intensive care unit) patients in Saskatoon, two in the North Central zone and one in Regina. Of those receiving inpatient care; 10 are in Saskatoon, six each in Regina and the North Central zone, as well as two apiece in the North East and North West zones.

There were 2,750 COVID-19 test performed in Saskatchewan on Saturday.

Of the 3,218 cases in the province:

• 371 cases are travelers;
• 1,577 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 801 have no known exposures; and
• 469 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 101 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.
• 643 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
• 1,171 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 910 are in the 40-59 age range; 411 are in the 60-79 age range; and 83 are in the 80-plus range.
• 51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.
• 25 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.
• There are:
  • 827 cases from the Saskatoon area
  • 642 cases from the north area (198 north west, 306 north central, 138 north east)
  • 504 cases from the south area (230 south west, 215 south central, 59 south east)
  • 445 cases from the far north area (391 far north west, 0 far north central, 54 far north east)
  • 414 cases from the Regina area
  • 383 cases from the central area (196 central west, 187 central east)
  • Three cases have pending residence location

To date, 265,803 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of October 29, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 176,818 people tested per million population. The national rate was 251,039 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 2,750 COVID-19 tests were performed in Saskatchewan.

Nightclubs

Saskatoon nightclub owners/managers are reminded of the public health order now in effect.

The consumption of alcohol in all nightclubs is prohibited from the hours of 10 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. for all persons, including patrons, staff, and owners;

• Nightclubs must be closed to patrons at 11 p.m. until at least 9:30 a.m. the following day. Takeout food services are permitted.

All nightclubs in Saskatchewan are to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Six patrons to a table or booth.
• Static seated groupings – no mingling among groups/tables.
• Karaoke and dance floors remain prohibited.
• Business owners and operators must ensure physical distancing within their establishments.
• As outlined in the Re-open Saskatchewan Guidelines, mask use is required for staff. It is strongly encouraged for patrons until they are seated.

It is recommended that all bars/nightclubs/licensed establishments in Saskatchewan take names and contact information of all patrons to assist contact tracing in the event of possible transmission.

If there is conflict between the Re-Open Saskatchewan Guidelines and the Public Health Order, the requirements under the Public Health Order prevail. Owners/event planners/hosts are encouraged to reach out to the Business Response Team for advice if they have further questions.

COVID-19 Testing

A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811, your physician or nurse practitioner. If you require urgent care, call 911.

Further information on testing, including drive-thru testing locations, is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-testing.