One resident in the South zone, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died.  The individual was in the 80+ age category.  

There are 259 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 3, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 9,244 cases.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (9), Far North East (1), North West (21), North Central (20), North East (2), Saskatoon (50), Central West (3), Central East (3), Regina (112), South West (21), South Central (10) and South East (6) zones and one (1) new case has pending residence information.

Four cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North West (2) and North Central (2) zones and three Saskatchewan residents tested out-of- province were added to the North West zone.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 269 (22.2 new cases per 100,000 population). 

Of the 9,244 reported cases, 4,017 are considered active.  A total of 5,173 people have recovered.

One-hundred and twenty-eight people are in hospital.  One-hundred and four people are receiving inpatient care: one in the Far North West, eight in the North West, nine in the North Central, one in the North East, 41 in the Saskatoon, two in the Central East, 20 in the Regina, two in the South West, and 20 in the South East zones.  Twenty-four people are in intensive care: one in the North West, three in the North Central, 11 in the Saskatoon and nine in the Regina zones.

Of the 9,244 cases in the province:

• 486 cases are travelers;
• 3,929 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 2,221 have no known exposures; and
• 2,608 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 285 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
• 1,909 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
• 3,276 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,473 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,226 are in the 60-79 age range; and 355 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
• 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
• 54 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 9,244 confirmed cases: 

• 2,802 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 1,859 cases are from the north area (678 north west, 869 north central, 312 north east)
• 1,746 cases are from the Regina area
• 1,188 cases are from the south area (463 south west, 422 south central, 303 south east)
• 976 cases are from the far north area (627 far north west, 83 far north central, 266 far north east)
• 643 cases are from the central area (278 central west, 365 central east)
• 30 cases have pending residence information

To date, 353,638 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of December 1, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 224,447 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 310,004 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 3,247 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Weekly Reporting of Testing Numbers and Cases for Youth

Monitoring the trends of COVID-19 cases in school-aged children, the weekly report of cases and testing numbers for children aged 0-19 with data by age categories and testing positivity rates has been posted for the two-week period November 10-24, 2020 at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-Safe-Schools-Plan. 

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in the North (1) and Regina (1) zones, have died.  One individual, from the North zone, was in the 80+ age category.  One individual, from the Regina zone, was in the 60-69 age category.

There are 238 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 2, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 8,982 cases.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (6), Far North Central (3), Far North East (16), North West (17), North Central (25), North East (3), Saskatoon (109), Central East (4), Regina (36), South West (8), South Central (1) and South East (3) zones and seven (7) new cases have pending residence information. 

Five cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North East (1), North Central (1), Regina (2) and South East (1) zones. One case previously assigned to the Saskatoon zone was removed from the counts.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 274 (22.6 new cases per 100,000 population). 

Of the 8,982 reported cases, 3,970 are considered active.  A total of 4,959 people have recovered.

One-hundred and thirty-two people are in hospital.  One-hundred and six people are receiving inpatient care: one in the Far North West, seven in the North West, seven in the North Central, one in the North East, 42 in the Saskatoon, two in the Central East, 23 in the Regina, two in the South West, one in the South Central and 20 in the South East zones.  Twenty-six people are in intensive care: five in the North Central, 12 in the Saskatoon and nine in the Regina zones.

Of the 8,982 cases in the province:

• 480 cases are travelers;
• 3,812 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 2,144 have no known exposures; and
• 2,546 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 268 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
• 1,862 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
• 3,191 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,406 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,184 are in the 60-79 age range; and 334 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
• 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
• 53 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 8,982 confirmed cases: 

• 2,752 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 1,809 cases are from the north area (652 north west, 847 north central, 310 north east)
• 1,634 cases are from the Regina area
• 1,151 cases are from the south area (442 south west, 412 south central, 297 south east)
• 966 cases are from the far north area (618 far north west, 83 far north central, 265 far north east)
• 637 cases are from the central area (275 central west, 362 central east)
• 33 cases have pending residence information

To date, 350,391 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 30, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 223,304 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 307,889 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 2,473 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Drive-thru testing available in Prince Albert

Starting today, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is offering daily, drive thru mobile testing in Prince Albert.

The drive-thru testing site is The Cone Shop Car Wash (890 6th Avenue East) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week.

This new site will be in addition to the drive-thru testing sites already operating in Saskatoon, Regina and Yorkton.  Referrals for COVID-19 testing are also available from HealthLine 811 or your local health care provider.

More information on COVID-19 testing can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-testing.

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

Additional Resources

Posters outlining public health measures are now available in French, Mandarin, Tagalog and Urdu at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-posters#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fcovid19-posters.

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in the Saskatoon (3) and South (1) zones, have died.  Three individuals were in the 80+ age category.  One individual, from the Saskatoon zone, was in the 60-79 age category.

There are 181 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on December 1, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 8,745 cases.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (12), Far North East (15), North West (10), North Central (8), North East (1), Saskatoon (41), Central West (3), Central East (2), Regina (67), South West (5), South Central (4) and South East (7) zones and six (6) new cases have pending residence information. 

Three cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North West (2) and Central East (1) zones. 

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 264 (21.8 new cases per 100,000 population). 

Of the 8,745 reported cases, 3,819 are considered active.  A total of 4,875 people have recovered.

One-hundred and twenty-one people are in hospital.  Ninety-seven people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, seven in the North West, seven in the North Central, one in the North East, 33 in the Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 26 in the Regina, three in the South West, one in the South Central and 17 in the South East zones.  Twenty-four people are in intensive care: four in the North Central, 13 in the Saskatoon and seven in the Regina zones.

Of the 8,745 cases in the province:

• 479 cases are travelers;
• 3,717 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 1,914 have no known exposures; and
• 2,635 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 261 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
• 1,807 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
• 3,112 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,337 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,156 are in the 60-79 age range; and 328 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
• 50 per cent of the cases are female and 50 per cent are male. 
• 51 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 8,745 confirmed cases: 

• 2,644 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 1,763 cases are from the north area (635 north west, 821 north central, 307 north east)
• 1,596 cases are from the Regina area
• 1,138 cases are from the south area (434 south west, 411 south central, 293 south east)
• 940 cases are from the far north area (612 far north west, 80 far north central, 248 far north east)
• 633 cases are from the central area (275 central west, 358 central east)
• 31 cases have pending residence information

To date, 347,918 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 29, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 222,074 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 305,290 people tested per million population. 

Yesterday, 2,431 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Support Exposure Notification with the COVID Alert App

Ensure those who have been in close proximity to you get the earliest possible exposure notifications with Health Canada’s COVID Alert application.  During the week of November 24-30, 82 residents entered the one-time key information into the COVID Alert App, following their positive test results.

This free, voluntary app provides digital alerts to let people know if they may have been exposed to COVID-19.  The more residents that participate in the COVID Alert app, the faster residents can know if they are at risk of COVID-19 exposure.

COVID Alert is available for Canadians as a free download from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

COVID Alert does not collect personal health information or track the location of users.  More information on using the app and how your privacy is protected at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-apps.

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

Additional Resources

Posters outlining public health measures are now available in French, Mandarin, Tagalog and Urdu at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-posters#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fcovid19-posters.

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 in the South Central and South East zones, have died.  Both individuals were in the 80+ age category.  There are 325 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 30, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 8,564 cases. 

The new cases are located in the Far North West (9), Far North East (14), North West (23), North Central (27), North East (9), Saskatoon (125), Central West (1), Central East (10), Regina (62), South West (22), South Central (8) and South East (13) zones and two (2) new cases have pending residence information. 

Four cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North East (1), North West (1), North Central (1) and Regina (1) zones. 

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 263 (21. 7 new cases per 100,000 population). 

Of the 8,564 reported cases, 3,879 are considered active.  A total of 4,638 people have recovered. 

One-hundred and twenty-three people are in hospital.  One hundred people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, eight in the North West, eight in the North Central, three in the North East, 33 in Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 26 in Regina, one in the South West, one in South Central and 18 in the South East zone.  Twenty-three people are in intensive care: three in the North Central, 14 in the Saskatoon, and six in the Regina. 

Of the 8,564 cases in the province:

• 471 cases are travelers;
• 3,616 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 1,825 have no known exposures; and
• 2,652 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 256 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
• 1,774 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
• 3,050 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,291 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,127 are in the 60-79 age range; and 317 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
• 50 per cent of the cases are females and 50 per cent are males. 
• 47 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 8,564 confirmed cases: 

• 2,603 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 1,742 cases are from the north area (623 north west, 813 north central, 306 north east)
• 1,529 cases are from the Regina area
• 1,122 cases are from the south area (429 south west, 407 south central, 286 south east)
• 913 cases are from the far north area (600 far north west, 80 far north central, 233 far north east)
• 627 cases are from the central area (272 central west, 355 central east)
• 28 cases have pending residence information

To date, 345,487 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 28, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 219,988 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 303,613 people tested per million population. 

Yesterday, 4,251 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan. 

Keep your number of contacts low

Based on the confirmed cases at present, public health estimates that there are more than 6,600 reported contacts requiring follow-up in the province right now. 

• A “close contact” is anyone that you have spent 15 minutes or more with, within the two metres of physical distancing.  You should be able to count your close contacts on one hand.
• At this time, your close contacts should be the members of your immediate household who you dine with, hug, see without requiring a mask.
• Although not close contacts, consider all your weekly contacts whether in the classroom or at your workplace.  While you must abide by the public health guidelines in these spaces to reduce the risk of transmission, could you list your contacts for the past 14 days?

Public Health Measures 

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19. 

Additional Resources

Posters outlining public health measures are now available in French, Mandarin, Tagalog and Urdu at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-posters#utm_campaign=q2_2015&utm_medium=short&utm_source=%2Fcovid19-posters.

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca. 

There are 351 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 29, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 8,239 cases.  The new cases are located in the Far North West (10), Far North Central (1), Far North East (8), North West (28), North Central (10), North East (12), Saskatoon (94), Central West (2), Central East (15), Regina (120), South West (19), South Central (10) and South East (18) zones and four (4) new cases have pending residence information.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 250 (20.6 new cases per 100,000 population).

Of the 8,239 reported cases, 3,605 are considered active.  A total of 4,589 people have recovered. 

One-hundred and fifteen people are in hospital. Ninety-two people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, eight in the North West, eight in the North Central, two in the North East, 32 in the Saskatoon, one in the Central East, 21 in the Regina, one in the South Central and 18 in the South East zone.  Twenty-three people are in intensive care: one in the North West, two in the North Central, 13 in the Saskatoon, six in the Regina and one in the South West zone.

Of the 8,239 cases in the province:

• 470 cases are travelers;
• 3,562 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 1,768 have no known exposures; and
• 2,439 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 252 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
• 1,710 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
• 2,934 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,201 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,087 are in the 60-79 age range; and 302 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
• 50 per cent of the cases are females and 50 per cent are males. 
• 45 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 8,239 confirmed cases: 

• 2,478 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 1,681 cases are from the north area (599 north west, 785 north central, 297 north east)
• 1,466 cases are from the Regina area
• 1,079 cases are from the south area (407 south west, 399 south central, 273 south east)
• 889 cases are from the far north area (591 far north west, 80 far north central, 218 far north east)
• 616 cases are from the central area (271 central west, 345 central east)
• 30 cases have pending residence information

To date, 341,236 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 27, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 218,118 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 301,813 people tested per million population. 

Yesterday, 3,826 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan. 

Public Health Measures 

Community transmission can happen quickly and impact multiple settings.  

• All individuals who have been in attendance at the Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre in Shellbrook (Nov 9-26) or the Lakeland Curling Club in Christopher Lake (Nov 16-22) are being identified as close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases.  You are required to isolate by public health order for 14 days from your last attendance.  COVID-19 testing is strongly recommended and can be arranged by calling HealthLine 811. 
• Another recent outbreak at a curling bonspiel resulted in positive cases on teams from several cities and towns across the province.
• A recent outbreak on a teenage hockey team resulted in nine players and one coach testing positive.  Multiple teams are currently self-isolating as a result. 
• Positive cases among attendees at a recent funeral has led to the potential exposure of more than 200 people. 
• Recently, 17 nurses working in one hospital were required to self-isolate after being identified as close contacts to positive cases linked to sporting events and community transmission.

The extensive amount of investigation and contact tracing as a result of these events and others causes delayed notification of possible exposure resulting in further transmission. 

With significant outbreaks continuing to occur among larger gatherings and sporting events, the public is urged to follow the public health orders in place and are reminded these orders are enforceable.   

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19.

Clarification on Public Health Measures in Movie Theatres

The current Public Health Order has been amended to clarify that patrons of movie theatres can consume food and beverages during the movie, so long as:

• they are seated; and
• maintaining the proper minimum physical distancing of two metres from others, with the exception of household contacts.

The full list of Re-Open Saskatchewan COVID-19 guidelines for theatres can be found here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/guidelines/movie-and-live-theatre-guidelines.

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health. gov. sk. ca.

One resident in the 80+ age group who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.  The person was from the North West zone.

There are 197 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 28, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 7,888 cases.  The new cases are located in the Far North West (6), Far North East (4), North West (5), North Central (17), North East (5), Saskatoon (56), Central West (1), Central East (5), Regina (73), South West (16), South Central (5) and South East (2) zones and two (2) new cases have pending residence information

Five cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North Central (4) and North West (1) zones. 

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 234 (19.3 new cases per 100,000 population). 

Of the 7,888 reported cases, 3,322 are considered active.  A total of 4,521 people have recovered. 

One-hundred and six people are in hospital. Eighty-eight people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, nine in the North West, seven in North Central, one in North East, 30 in Saskatoon, one in Central East, 18 in Regina, one in South West, one in South Central and 19 in the South East zone.  Eighteen people are in intensive care: one in North Central, 11 in Saskatoon, one in South West and five in Regina. 

Of the 7,888 cases in the province:

• 466 cases are travelers;
• 3,502 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
• 1,713 have no known exposures; and
• 2,207 are under investigation by local public health. 

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

• 244 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances. 
• 1,651 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults. 
• 2,803 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 2,086 are in the 40-59 age range; 1,054 are in the 60-79 age range; and 289 are in the 80-plus range. Confirmation of age is pending for five cases. 
• 50 per cent of the cases are females and 50 per cent are males. 
• 45 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date. 

Of 7,888 confirmed cases: 

• 2,384 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 1,631 cases are from the north area (571 north west, 775 north central, 285 north east)
• 1,346 cases are from the Regina area
• 1,032 cases are from the south area (388 south west, 389 south central, 255 south east)
• 870 cases are from the far north area (581 far north west, 79 far north central, 210 far north east)
• 599 cases are from the central area (269 central west, 330 central east)
• 26 cases have pending residence information

To date, 337,410 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 26, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 216,534 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 299,608 people tested per million population. 

Yesterday, 3,359 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan. 

Public Health Measures 

Community transmission can happen quickly and impact multiple settings.  

• A recent outbreak on a teenage hockey team resulted in nine players and one coach testing positive.  Multiple teams are currently self-isolating as a result. 
• A recent outbreak at a curling bonspiel resulted in positive cases on teams from several cities and towns across the province. 
• Positive cases among attendees at a recent funeral has led to the potential exposure of more than 200 people. 
• Recently, 17 nurses working in one hospital were required to self-isolate after being identified as close contacts to positive cases linked to sporting events and community transmission.

The extensive amount of investigation and contact tracing as a result of these events causes delayed notification of possible exposure resulting in further transmission. 

With significant outbreaks continuing to occur among larger gatherings and sporting events, the public is urged to follow the public health orders in place and are reminded these orders are enforceable.   

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19.

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health. gov. sk. ca.