There are 153 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Saturday,  and one Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The person was a senior in their 70’s Saskatoon zone.

An additional 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the province.  This means the 100,000 vaccination milestone has been passed and brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 100,195.

The cases today bring the total reported in the province, since the pandemic began to 30,522.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (2), Far North Central (5), Far North East (8), North West (9), North Central (4), North East (7), Saskatoon (16), Central East (13), Regina (64), South West (1), South Central (14) and South East (5) zones. Five (5) new cases are pending residence information. Three (3) cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North West zone.

There are a total of 28,648 recoveries and 1,469 cases are considered active.

One hundred thirty-three (133) people are in hospital. One hundred and three (103) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (9), North Central (6), Saskatoon (45), Central East (4), Regina (32), South Central (2) and South East (2). Thirty (30) people are in intensive care: North West (1), North Central (1), Saskatoon (14), Central East (2) and Regina (12).

There were 2,859 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 12, 2021.

More information on Saturday’s numbers.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 133 (10.9 new cases per 100,000), the lowest seven-day average since November 13. A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.

The 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (237), North Central (298), Saskatoon (474), Central East (63), Regina (400) and South East (152).

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 76+ Saturday, Expanding to 72+ On Sunday

Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System expanded COVID-19 vaccine appointment options to include individuals 76 years of age and older. Starting Sunday, March 14 at 8 a.m., the SHA Patient Booking System will include individuals 72 years of age and older.  People meeting this criteria can book their appointments online 24/7 using their health cards at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine; or by calling 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.