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Davidson

COVID-19 Update: 81 New Cases, 53 in Hospital, 108 Recoveries

There are 81 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 13, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 4,513 cases.  The new cases are located in the Far North West (1), Far North Central (6), Far North East (3), North West (7), North Central (10), North East (11), Saskatoon (5), Central East (4), Regina (16), South West (6), South Central (8) and South East (4) zones.

Of the 4,513 reported cases, 1,427 are considered active.  A total of 3,057 people have recovered.

Fifty-three people are in hospital.  Thirty-eight people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, one in the North West, five in North Central, five in the North East, 20 in Saskatoon, two in Regina, one in the South West and three in the South East zone.  Fifteen people are in intensive care; one in the North West, three in North Central, eight in Saskatoon, two in Central East and one in Regina.

Of the 4,513 cases in the province:

  • 401 cases are travelers;
  • 2,071 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 1,018 have no known exposures; and
  • 1,023 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 134 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.
  • 915 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
  • 1,666 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 1,260 are in the 40-59 age range; 557 are in the 60-79 age range; and 115 are in the 80-plus range.
  • 51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.
  • 29 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

Of 4,513 confirmed cases:

  • 1,237 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 948 cases are from the north area (309 north west, 456 north central, 183 north east)
  • 683 cases are from the Regina area
  • 611 cases are from the south area (253 south west, 256 south central, 102 south east) 564 cases are from the far north area (453 far north west, 23 far north central, 88 far north east)
  • 459 cases are from the central area (203 central west, 256 central east)
  • 11 cases have pending residence information

To date, 291,072 COVID-19 tests have been processed Saskatchewan.  As of November 11, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 193,007 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 270,258 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 1,706 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Additional Public Health Measures

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab are implementing additional public health measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 that will take effect Monday, November 16.  For more information, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/covid-19. 

General COVID-19 Information

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

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: 112 New Cases, 48 in Hospital, 54 Recoveries

There are 112 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 11, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 4,326 cases.  None of the new cases are in Saskatchewan residents tested out of province.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (7), Far North East (8), North West (1), North Central (1), Saskatoon (29), Central East (3), Regina (37), South Central (11), and South East (13) zones.

Two new cases have pending residence information.  One case with pending residence information previously reported on November 8 has been assigned to the North Central zone.

Of the 4,326 reported cases, 1,363 are considered active.  A total of 2,934 people have recovered.

Forty-eight people are in hospital.  Thirty-seven people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, two in the North West, six in North Central, three in the North East, 22 in Saskatoon, three in the Regina zone.  Eleven people are in intensive care; two in North Central, six in Saskatoon, one in Central East and two in Regina.

Of the 4,326 cases in the province:

  • 396 cases are travelers;
  • 1,963 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 960 have no known exposures; and
  • 1,007 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 124 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.
  • 875 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
  • 1,593 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 1,220 are in the 40-59 age range; 532 are in the 60-79 age range; and 106 are in the 80-plus range.
  • 51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.
  • 29 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

Of 4,326 confirmed cases:

  • 1,208 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 905 cases are from the north area (295 north west, 438 north central, 172 north east)
  • 641 cases are from the Regina area
  • 577 cases are from the south area (243 south west, 243 south central, 91 south east)
  • 535 cases are from the far north area (447 far north west, 9 far north central, 79 far north east)
  • 448 cases are from the central area (203 central west, 245 central east)
  • 12 cases have pending residence information

To date, 287,221 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 9, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 191,124 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 267,225 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 1,363 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan. 

General COVID-19 Information

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


Davidson

COVID-19 Update: 127 New Cases, 44 in Hospital, 111 Recoveries

There are 127 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 10, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 4,214 cases.  One hundred and twenty five of the new cases are in Saskatchewan and two are Saskatchewan residents tested out of province.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (6), Far North Central (4), Far North East (6), North West (11), North Central (2), North East (2), Saskatoon (50), Central West (2), Central East (6), Regina (31) and South Central (6) zones.

One case is pending residence information.  Three cases reported November 8 with pending residence information have been assigned to the North Central zone.

Of the 4,214 reported cases, 1,305 are considered active.  A total of 2,880 people have recovered.

Forty-four people are in hospital.  Thirty-three people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, three in the North West, seven in North Central, one in the North East, 18 in Saskatoon, three in the Regina zone.  Eleven people are in intensive care; two in North Central, six in Saskatoon, one in Central East and two in Regina.

Of the 4,214 cases in the province:

  • 394 cases are travelers;
  • 1,931 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 914 have no known exposures; and
  • 975 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 122 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.
  • 854 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
  • 1,544 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 1,190 are in the 40-59 age range; 522 are in the 60-79 age range; and 104 are in the 80-plus range.
  • 51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.
  • 29 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

Of 4,214 confirmed cases:

  • 1,179 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 902 cases are from the north area (294 north west, 436 north central, 172 north east)
  • 604 cases are from the Regina area
  • 553 cases are from the south area (243 south west, 232 south central, 78 south east)
  • 520 cases are from the far north area (440 far north west, 9 far north central, 71 far north east)
  • 445 cases are from the central area (203 central west, 242 central east)
  • 11 cases have pending residence information

To date, 285,858  COVID-19 tests have been processed Saskatchewan.  As of November 8, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 190,095 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 265,663 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 1,837 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

General COVID-19 Information

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

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: One Additional Death, 190 New Cases, 37 in Hospital, 22 Recoveries

There are 190 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 9, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 4,087 cases.  The new cases are located in the Far North West (15), Far North Central (1), Far North East (4), North West (19), North Central (15), North East (6), Saskatoon (76), Central West (2), Central East (8), Regina (25), South West (5), South Central (1) and South East (7) zones.

Six (6) new cases have pending residence information.  One case reported November 7 with pending residence information has been assigned to the North West zone.

One resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died: the individual was in their 80s and was from the North Central zone.  This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 29.

Of the 4,087 reported cases, 1,289 are considered active. A total of 2,769 people have recovered.

Thirty-seven people are in hospital.  Twenty-nine people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, one in the Far North East, two in North West, six in North Central, 14 in Saskatoon, four in Regina and one in the South East zones.  Eight people are in intensive care; two in North Central, four in Saskatoon and two in Regina.

Of the 4,087 cases in the province:

  • 388 cases are travelers;
  • 1,871 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 887 have no known exposures; and
  • 941 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan to date:

  • 120 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.
  • 832 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
  • 1,488 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 1,157are in the 40-59 age range; 507 are in the 60-79 age range; and 103 are in the 80-plus range.
  • 51 per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.
  • 29 deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

Of 4,087 confirmed cases:

  • 1,129 cases are from the Saskatoon area
  • 884 cases are from the north area (283 north west, 431 north central, 170 north east)
  • 573 cases are from the Regina area
  • 547 cases are from the south area (243 south west, 226 south central, 78 south east)
  • 504 cases are from the far north area (434 far north west, 5 far north central, 65 far north east)
  • 437 cases are from the central area (201 central west, 236 central east)
  • 13 cases have pending residence information

To date, 284,021  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.  As of November 7, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 188,720 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 264,310 people tested per million population.

Yesterday, 2,505 COVID-19 tests were processed in Saskatchewan.

Tracking COVID Risk in School Settings

A list of all schools with any COVID-19 positive staff or students is now available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-schools.  Please note that public health will continue to contact families directly if a student or family member is considered a close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case.

Schools will be removed from this list after 14 days, which is a standard period of self-isolation for close contacts.  Declarations by a medical health officer of an outbreak in a school will continue to be posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-outbreaks.  Outbreaks are generally declared when there are two or more individuals with COVID-19 and the transmission likely occurred within the school setting.

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/covid19-apps.

General COVID-19 Information

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

Obituary

Yohnke, Mervin Wayne

1949 – 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mervin Wayne Yohnke on October 23, He passed away peacefully at the Regina General Hospital at the age of 71.

He will be fondly remembered, and never forgotten, by his Mother – Ilene Yohnke, Brother – Irvin Yohnke (Judi), Sisters – Darlene Palmer and Margo (Shawn) Shaw. Mervin is also survived by his sister-in-law Alison Jensen, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his Father – William (Bill) Yohnke, step Father Dale Jensen, Brother Montey Jensen, Brother-in-law John (Jack) Palmer, Grandmother and Grandfather Roy and Linda Arnold, Emel and Ida Yohnke.

Mervin was born in Edson Alberta on October 14, 1949. He was raised and grew up in several towns in Alberta and Saskatchewan during his childhood due to his parent’s work. He then, as an adult, moved and set up roots in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, where he resided until his passing.

Mervin loved dogs (of all sizes and kinds). He classed his last two boys as his children “Casper” and “Hobo.” Mervin was also a hands-on kind of man. His passion was “The Yohnke Woodshop” which he created into a small business in a couple of shops in Tuxford Sask. He would take the drive to this little town just outside of Moose Jaw to so some woodworking, reclaiming old antique furniture or some computer graphics in his shop.

He loved the serenity of this small town and was hoping that one day he could retire and live the rest of his life in this peaceful place.

Mervin was such a kind-hearted soul. He had some very close dear friends, which he spoke of often. He loved social gatherings and his sister’s farm. He would make a day or a weekend outing, driving west of Bladworth just to spend some time on the farm. Mervin will be sadly missed forever and loved by family and friends.

“Dream as if you’ll live forever, Live as if you’ll die today.” – James Dean

Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson in care of arrangements.

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: One Additional Death, 159 New Cases, 32 in Hospital, 21 Recoveries

There are 159 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on November 8, 2020, bringing the provincial total to date to 3,897 cases.  The new cases are located in the Far North West (7), Far North Central (3), Far North East (2), North West (14), North Central (18), North East (16), Saskatoon (48), Central West (1), Central East (11), Regina (23), South West (5), South Central (3) and South East (5) zones. Three (3) new cases have pending residence information.

One resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died: the individual was in their 80s and was from the Saskatoon zone.  This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 28.

Of the 3,897 reported cases, 1,122 are considered active.  A total of 2,747 people have recovered.

Thirty-two people are in hospital.  Twenty-five people are receiving inpatient care; one in the Far North West, two in North West, seven in North Central, nine in Saskatoon, five in the Regina and one in the South West.  Seven people are in intensive care; one in North Central, four in Saskatoon and two in Regina.

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.