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Davidson

COVID-19 UPDATE: SIX NEW CASES, FOUR MORE RECOVERIES, 10 IN HOSPITAL

As of April 30, 2020, Saskatchewan has six new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 389.
Three of the new cases are from the north region (two in Lloydminster), two from the Saskatoon area and one from the far north (La Loche).

Eighty-eight of the cases are considered active. Four more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 295.

Currently, there are 10 people in hospital – seven are receiving inpatient care (four in Lloydminster and three in Saskatoon), while three are in intensive care (Saskatoon).

Of the 389 cases in the province:
• 137 cases are travellers;
• 159 are community contacts (mass gatherings included);
• 36 have no known exposures; and
• 57 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan:
• 39 of the cases are health care workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to health care in all instances.
• 153 of the cases are from the Saskatoon area, 77 from the north, 75 from the Regina area, 58 from the far north, 15 from the south, and 11 from the central region.
• 35 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
• 141 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 131 are in the 40-59 age range; 70 are in the 60-79 age range; and 12 are in the 80-plus range.
• 50 per cent of the cases are males and 50 per cent are females.
• Six deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

To date, 29,642 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province. As of April 28, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 23,269 people tested per million population, which exceeds the national rate of 20,176 people tested per million population.

Take Precautions when Forming an Extended Household Group

With extreme caution and under the following conditions, one or two close families may form an extended household group:
• Your families or friends must remain consistent. Do not visit different families or friends.
• If you are going to create an extended household group, consider if any member of the group has chronic health conditions that would put them at greater risk, or if they are in close contact with someone who could be vulnerable.
• Gatherings – inside or outside – must follow the public health order and be no more than 10 people.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Maintain physical distancing by keeping two-metres apart.

You should always be aware of who you have been in contact with over the past two weeks. These are the people who would need to be contacted by public health if you were to test positive for COVID-19.

If you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath, contact HealthLine 811 or your family physician for advice on whether you should be tested for COVID-19. You can also take the online self-assessment at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.

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

Obituary

Mason, Phyllis Joan

October 23, 1930 – April 11, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Phyllis Mason announce her passing on April 11, 2020 at the Davidson Health Care Centre.

Phyllis is survived by her loving husband Glen and son Allan (Jocelyn Ainsworth) and daughter Avery and son Robert and daughters Kennedy, Camryn and Paige.

A service for Phyllis will be held at a later date.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Phyllis may be directed to Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davidson or the Davidson Health Trust Fund – cheques payable for the Health Trust payable to the Town of Davidson.

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

Davidson

COVID-19 UPDATE: SASKATCHEWAN RECORDS SIXTH DEATH

A Saskatchewan resident in their 80s from the far north region has died from complications related to COVID-19. There are now six deaths in the province as a result of being infected with the virus.

As of April 29, 2020, Saskatchewan has 17 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 383. Eleven of the new cases are from the far north (La Loche), five from the north region (four in Lloydminster) and one from the Saskatoon area.

Eighty-six of the cases are considered active. Recoveries remain at 291.

Currently, there are 10 people in hospital – seven are receiving inpatient care (four in Lloydminster and three in Saskatoon), while three are in intensive care (Saskatoon).

Of the 383 cases in the province:
• 137 cases are travellers;
• 154 are community contacts (mass gatherings included);
• 35 have no known exposures; and
• 57 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan:
• 38 of the cases are health care workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to health care in all instances.
• 151 of the cases are from the Saskatoon area, 75 from the Regina area, 74 from the north, 57 from the far north, 15 from the south, and 11 from the central region.
• 34 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.
• 140 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 129 are in the 40-59 age range; 69 are in the 60-79 age range; and 11 are in the 80-plus range.
• 50 per cent of the cases are males and 50 per cent are females.
• Six deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

To date, 29,106 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province. As of April 27, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 22,917 people tested per million population, which exceeds the national rate of 19,709 people tested per million population.

Cluster Identified in Lloydminster

The new COVID-19 cases in Lloydminster have been linked to a cluster based in Lloydminster Hospital. Thirteen cases have been identified, including five health care workers and eight patients, and transmission has occurred in the hospital setting.

As of April 29, 2020, the patients are being co-horted in separate units in Lloydminster Hospital. COVID-19 patients will still be admitted to Lloydminster Hospital. Non-COVID-19 patients requiring admission may be diverted to another hospital. Key emergency department, emergency surgical and obstetrical services remain available at Lloydminster Hospital.

That is subject to change based on the ongoing risk assessment by public health. All health care workers who have been identified as close contacts with a confirmed case are being tested as the contact investigation continues.

Mass Gatherings Not Allowed – Even with Physical Distancing

A couple of mass-gathering events were recently held in Saskatchewan where organizers mistakenly believed that gatherings were allowed as long as attendees maintained two metres of separation. However, these types of group events are not allowed – whether or not people practise physical distancing. Any gatherings that exceed 10 people are in violation of the current public health order.

Saskatchewan residents must continue to take measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. This includes limiting gatherings to no more than 10 people – inside and outside – within an extended household group only and maintaining a minimum distance of two metres between people.

With extreme caution and under the following conditions, one or two close families may form an extended household group:
• Your families or friends must remain consistent. Do not visit different families or friends every day.
• If you are going to create an extended household group, consider if any member of the group has chronic health conditions that would put them at greater risk, or if they are in close contact with someone who could be vulnerable.
• Gatherings must follow the public health order and be no more than 10 people.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Maintain physical distancing by keeping two-metres apart.

You should always be aware of who you have been in contact with over the past two weeks. These are the people who would need to be contacted by public health if you were to test positive for COVID-19.

If you are experiencing fever, cough or shortness of breath, contact HealthLine 811 or your family physician for advice on whether you should be tested for COVID-19. You can also take the online self-assessment at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
 
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Obituary

McNabb, Doris Orla (Hodgins)

MARCH 28, 1932 – APRIL 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Doris McNabb announces her passing on April 16, 2020 with family by her side at the age of 88 years.

Doris will forever be remembered by her daughter Debbie (Neil) Warken and their son Cole, and son Murray (Norah) and their children Allan (Katie), Jessie (Jared), Terry (Christina). Doris will also be lovingly remembered by her 7 great-grandchildren; Davin, Jayla, Maddy, Braelyn, Zack, Bryton and River.

Doris was predeceased by her husband Carman. Doris spent many of her years hauling meals to the field and helping the guys move from field to field. Doris was well known for her baking abilities and
always had fresh baking on hand. Her grandkids continue to argue which kind of Grandmas cookies were the best especially when paired with milk shakes.

Doris took pride in her garden and yard. Doris always appreciated and always had time for anyone who would stop in for a visit.

Doris has spent the last few years at the Davidson Health Center and the family would like to extend their appreciation to Dr. Lang and the staff at the facility for their kindness, compassion and hard work, especially in her final days.

Doris will be remembered by many for her kind spirit, and her welcoming smile that would light up a room.

The family would like to thank Ursula Wiig for doing the service. The family would also like to thank Todd and Hanson’s Funeral Home for the great care in making all the funeral arrangements.

A private family service for Doris was held at Davidson Community Cemetery where Doris was laid to rest beside her husband Carman.

For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Doris may be directed to the Davidson United Church or the Davidson Cemetery Fund. Cemetery donations payable to the Town of
Davidson. Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.

Obituary

SPENCER, MURIEL IRENE

1924 – 2020

It is with sadness that the family of Muriel Spencer (nee Martin) announces her passing April 13, 2020 at long term care residence in Calgary.

Muriel was the 3rd of 9 children born to Robert and Isobel Martin at
Renown, Saskatchewan.

Muriel took her schooling at Mount Loraine country school. She later moved to Imperial, Saskatchewan to work with her Uncle Carl Munro at the Imperial Co-op Store and remained employed there for 8 years. It was here that she met her husband of 68 years, Dr. Gordon H. Spencer.

Muriel and Gordon were married in Imperial, June 18, 1950. Gordon took over the family farm at Penzance, Saskatchewan and established his veterinarian practise there.

In 1960 the family moved into Craik, Saskatchewan. In additional to raising their 5 children (Dawn, Richard, Merle, Owen and Jenny) Muriel was Gordon’s bookkeeper. She sang in the Craik United Church choir and taught Messengers, the Craik young children’s church group. She grew gardens that fed her love of flowers, canning and pickling. Muriel was an avid baker with a pie crust that her family just can’t duplicate.

Gordon accepted a position in Saskatoon with the Department of Agriculture and moved the family to Saskatoon before settling in Calgary. Here Muriel continued to grow her gardens and sing in the church choir. In addition to being grass root members of Deer Park United Church in Calgary and after Gordon retired, together
they headed up the Seniors Group at the church for a number of years.

The family grew to add 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Muriel and Gordon were very lucky to be together until Gordon’s passing March 2019.

She is survived by her sisters, Isobel Jones, Evelyn Ullyott and Catherine Cutler.

A Celebration of Life for Muriel will be held at Deer Park United Church, at a later date.

Davidson

COVID-19 Update: One New Case, Three More Recoveries, Eight In Hospital

As of April 28, 2020, Saskatchewan has one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Regina region, bringing the provincial total to 366.

Seventy of the cases are considered active. Three more people have
recovered, bringing the provincial total to 291.

Currently, there are eight people in hospital – six are receiving
inpatient care, while two are in intensive care.

Of the 366 cases in the province:

138 cases are travellers;
150 are community contacts (mass gatherings included);
35 have no known exposures; and
43 are under investigation by local public health.
Overall in Saskatchewan:

38 of the cases are health care workers; however, the source of the
infections may not be related to health care in all instances.


150 of the cases are from the Saskatoon area, 75 from the Regina area, 69 from the north, 15 from the south, 11 from the central region and 46 from the far north.

30 cases involve people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.

132 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 125 are in the 40-59 age range; 68 are in the 60-79 age range; and 11 are in the 80-plus range.

51 per cent of the cases are males and 49 per cent are females.

Five deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.

To date, 28,632 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province. As of April 26, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 22,684 people tested per million population, which exceeds the national rate of 19,087 people tested per million population.