After two deaths from COVID-19 reported on Saturday, the province is reporting another death today (Sun). A person in their 80s from the Saskatoon zone has died, bringing the total to 28. There are also 159 new cases of the novel coronavirus in Saskatchewan, bringing that total to 3,897 and there have been 21 recoveries.
Saskatoon has about 30 per cent of the new cases. From the north to the south, there are seven new cases in the far northwest, three in far north central, two in the far northeast, 14 in the northwest zone, 18 in north central, 16 in the northeast, 48 in Saskatoon, one in central west, 11 in central east, 23 in Regina, five in the southwest, three in south central and five in the southeast, and there are three new cases where their residence information is pending.
There are 1,122 active cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Thirty-two people are in the hospital and seven of those are in intensive care.
Of the 3,897 cases in the province:
387 cases are travelers;
1,834 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
883 have no known exposures; and
793 are under investigation by local public health.
Overall in Saskatchewan to date:
119 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.
789 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
1,426 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 1,107 are in the 40-59 age range; 478 are in the 60-79 age range; and 97 are in the 80-plus range.
51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.
28 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.
There are:
1,053 cases are from the Saskatoon area
843 cases are from the north area (263 north west, 416 north central, 164 north east)
548 cases are from the Regina area
534 cases are from the south area (238 south west, 225 south central, 71 south east)
484 cases are from the far north area (419 far north west, 4 far north central, 61 far north east)
427 cases are from the central area (199 central west, 228 central east)
Eight (8) cases have pending residence information
To date, 281,516 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of November 6, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 187,144 people tested per million population. The national rate was 262,963 people tested per million population.
Yesterday, 2,871 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.
Potential COVID-19 Superspreader Exposure at Saskatoon Business on October 24
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has alerted the public of a potential COVID-19 superspreader event in Saskatoon on Saturday, October 24.
Public Health officials are recommending that anyone who attended City Centre Bingo (310 22nd Street West) at any time on this date to call HealthLine 811 as soon as possible to arrange for COVID-19 testing. Those in attendance who since the date currently have symptoms of COVID-19 are advised to immediately self-isolate and seek testing.
It is important to note that individuals may develop symptoms from two to 14 days following exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
Public Health Orders Now in Effect
The public health order has now been amended to include the limiting of indoor private gatherings to no more than 10 people. Any event that occurs in a private dwelling and any outbuildings (garages, etc.) including weddings, religious gathering and funerals must abide by the 10 person gathering limit.
The public health order requires all people in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert to wear non-medical masks when in indoor public spaces, as listed at www.saskatchewan.ca/masks.
Mandatory masking posters to assist businesses and organizations inform their customers are available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-posters.
Businesses and organizations are asked to regularly review the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan for updated guidelines. In the event that the public health order applies a more stringent standard (ie. masking), the public health order supersedes the guidance document.
Public health orders are posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/public-health-measures/public-health-orders.
For all communities, health officials strongly recommend wearing a non-medical mask anywhere outside the home as an additional measure to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
Download COVID Alert App
Health Canada’s COVID Alert application is available to Saskatchewan residents. This free, voluntary app provides digital alerts to let people know if they may have been exposed to COVID-19. It does not collect personal health information or track the location of users.
COVID Alert is available for Canadians as a free download from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
More information on using the app and how your privacy is protected at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid19-apps.
General COVID-19 Information
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.
