There are now 326 cases of COVID-19 recorded in Saskatchewan to date after six more cases were reported Wednesday. Despite the increase, with nine more recoveries, we have even fewer – at 61 – active cases of novel coronavirus in the province. Of the five people in hospital across the province, one is in intensive care.

The Ministry of Health points out that influenza season has passed but seasonal allergies are in evidence. Many people might be suffering from headache, runny eyes and nose and congestion due to dust pollen and snow mold.

Before you take an antihistamine you’re advised to compare your symptoms to those of COVID-19 which include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. The Ministry urges anyone who are unsure if their symptoms match, to contact HealthLine 911 for advice on whether you should be tested for COVID-19. Or you can take the online self-assessment tool by clicking here

Who has COVID-19:
136 cases are travellers;
135 are community contacts (mass gatherings included);
32 have no known exposures; and
23 are under investigation by local public health.
36 of the cases are health care workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to health care in all instances.

Where is the virus showing up:

150 of the cases are from the Saskatoon area, 71 from the Regina area, 61 from the north, 15 from the south, 11 from the central region and 18 from the far north.

Ages of those with novel coronavirus:
26 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
117 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 110 are in the 40-59 age range; 64 are in the 60-79 age range; and nine are in the 80-plus range.
52 per cent of the cases are males and 48 per cent are females.
Four deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

To date, 25,321 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province. Per capita, Saskatchewan’s testing rate of 21,428 tests per million population exceeds the national rate of 15,038 tests per million population.