Vaccines Reported

An additional 2,009 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 104,424.

The 2,009 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (200), North Central (141), Saskatoon (827) and Regina (841).

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 70+ Province-wide, 50+ in Far North

Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System expanded COVID-19 vaccine appointment options to include individuals:

• 70 years of age and older in all parts of the province; and,
• residents 50 years of age and older in the Northern Administrative District.

Residents 50-69 years of age in the Northern Administrative District can only book their appointments by phone at this time.  Call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between 8am and 11pm.  Northern residents 70+ can utilize either the online or telephone booking system.  A map of the Northern Administrative District is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/business/first-nations-metis-and-northern-community-businesses/economic-development/northern-administration-district.

Additional information on eligibility and how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-booking.

Drive-thru Vaccination Clinic Open in Regina for Residents 64 Years

Beginning today, a drive-thru immunization clinic has opened in Regina to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to residents 64 years of age. 

The drive thru clinic is located on the grounds of the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (Lewvan Drive and 11th Avenue) and is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for the eligible age group.  You cannot pre-book an appointment for the drive-thru clinic.

It is anticipated that this age range will expand rapidly, and eligible residents are asked to check the website regularly for the latest: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-booking.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 110 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 15, bringing the provincial total to 30,727 cases.

No additional Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.

The new cases are located in the Far North East (3), North West (10), North Central (5), North East (8), Saskatoon (11), Central West (2), Central East (10), Regina (53), South West (1) and South Central (6) zones. One (1) new case is pending residence information.  Three (3) cases were found to be out-of-province residents and removed from the counts.

There are a total of 29,021 recoveries and 1,299 cases are considered active.  This is the lowest number of active cases since November 9.

One hundred thirty-seven (137) people are in hospital.  One hundred and seven (107) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (8), North Central (7), Saskatoon (44), Central East (7), Regina (36), South Central (1) and South East (1).  Thirty (30) people are in intensive care: North West (1), Saskatoon (14), Central East (3) and Regina (12).

There were 2,013 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 14, 2021. 

As of March 15, there remain 70 confirmed variants of concern cases in Saskatchewan: 64 B1.1.1.7 (UK) and six B1.351 (SA).  There are now 210 presumptive variant of concern cases in addition to the confirmed cases: they are located in the Far North East (1), Saskatoon (4), Central East (5), Regina (185), South Central (10) and South East (5) zones.  This total includes the 77 presumptive variant of concern cases reported Friday.

To date, 612,606 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of March 13, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 515,768 tests performed per million population.  The national rate was 680,996 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 132 (10.8 new cases per 100,000).  A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, the per capita testing rate and current numbers of confirmed variants of concern can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

Interrupt COVID-19 Transmission in Regina

With an increase of community transmission of variants of concern in Regina, public health officials are asking all those who live and work in Regina to re-commit to best prevention practices to protect against COVID-19.

• Wear your mask in all public places
• Maintain physical distancing
• If you are able to work from home, work from home at this time
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid all unnecessary travel

At this time, it is recommended that Regina and area residents – particularly those over age 50 – should not consider increasing their household bubbles to include 2-3 households up to 10 people.  They should consider remaining with their current household only. 

Many of Regina’s outbreaks are a result of people of going to work and public places while symptomatic.  If you have any symptoms, stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994.  Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

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

General COVID-19 Information

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

Know your risk.  Keep yourself and others safe.  www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/about-covid-19/know-your-risk.

Vaccines Reported

An additional 2,220 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 102,415.

The 2,220 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (410), North Central (320), Central East (6), Saskatoon (924) and Regina (560).

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

Starting March 15 – COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 70+ Province-wide, 50+ in Far North

Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, March 15, the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System will include individuals 70 years of age and older in all parts of the province and residents 50 years of age and older in the Northern Administrative District.

• Residents 50-69 years of age in the Northern Administrative District can only book their appointments by phone at this time.  Call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between 8am and 11pm.  Northern residents 70+ can utilize either the online to telephone booking system.
• A map of the Northern Administrative District is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/business/first-nations-metis-and-northern-community-businesses/economic-development/northern-administration-district

Additional information on eligibility and how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-booking.

AstraZeneca Clinic Open for 64 year olds only Monday in Regina

Beginning Monday March 15, 2021, Regina will open a drive-thru immunization clinic to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to ONLY those aged 64 years of age on the grounds of the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd (REAL).  The site will begin to open up to additional ages, in reverse order from oldest to youngest, in the days after.

The drive-thru site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Only those 64 years of age (with a birthdate between March 16, 1956 and March 15, 1957) will be eligible.  You cannot pre-book an appointment for the drive-thru clinics.

Health officials are currently working on expanding availability of the AstraZeneca vaccine to a wider age range in the Regina area.  Additional details will be announced in the coming days.   

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 98 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 14, bringing the provincial total to 30,620 cases.

Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  The deaths were reported in the 20-29 age group in the Regina zone and the 80+ age group in the Far North West zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North East (6), North West (3), North Central (1), North East (2), Saskatoon (25), Central West (2), Central East (15), Regina (27), South West (6), South Central (4) and South East (6) zones. One (1) new case is pending residence information. Five (5) cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North West (4) and Regina (1) zones.

There are a total of 28,814 recoveries and 1,399 cases are considered active.

One hundred thirty-one (131) people are in hospital.  One hundred and two (102) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (9), North Central (7), Saskatoon (44), Central East (5), Regina (32), South Central (1) and South East (1).  Twenty-nine (29) people are in intensive care: North West (1), North Central (1), Saskatoon (13), Central East (2) and Regina (12).

There were 1,752 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 13, 2021.

To date, 610,593 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of March 12, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 513,342 tests performed per million population.  The national rate was 678,534 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 130 (10.6 new cases per 100,000).  A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, the per capita testing rate and current numbers of variants of concern can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

Interrupt COVID-19 Transmission in Regina

With an increase of community transmission of variants of concern in Regina, public health officials are asking all those who live and work in Regina to re-commit to best prevention practices to protect against COVID-19.

• Wear your mask in all public places
• Maintain physical distancing
• If you are able to work from home, work from home at this time
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid all unnecessary travel

At this time, it is recommended that Regina and area residents – particularly those over age 50 – should not consider increasing their household bubbles to include 2-3 households up to 10 people.  They should consider remaining with their current household only. 

Many of Regina’s outbreaks are a result of people of going to work and public places while symptomatic.  If you have any symptoms, stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994.  Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

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

General COVID-19 Information

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

Know your risk.  Keep yourself and others safe.  www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/about-covid-19/know-your-risk.

Vaccines Reported

An additional 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, surpassing the 100,000 vaccination milestone and bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 100,195.

The 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (237), North Central (298), Saskatoon (474), Central East (63), Regina (400) and South East (152).

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 76+ Saturday, Expanding to 72+ On Sunday

Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System expanded COVID-19 vaccine appointment options to include individuals 76 years of age and older. Starting Sunday, March 14 at 8 a.m., the SHA Patient Booking System will include individuals 72 years of age and older.  People meeting this criteria can book their appointments online 24/7 using their health cards at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine; or by calling 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. 

Additional information on eligibility and how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-booking.

AstraZeneca vaccine clinic opens for 64 year old only this Monday in Regina

Beginning on Monday March 15, 2021, Regina will open a drive-thru immunization clinic to administer the AstraZeneca vaccine to ONLY those aged 64 years of age on the grounds of the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd (REAL).  The site will begin to open up to additional ages, in reverse order from oldest to youngest, in the days after.

The drive-thru site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  ONLY those aged 64 years of age (with a birthdate between March 16, 1956 and March 15, 1957) on Monday March 15, 2021, will be eligible that day.  You cannot pre-book an appointment for the drive-thru clinics.

Health officials are currently working on expanding availability of the AstraZeneca vaccine to a wider age range in the Regina area.  Additional details will be announced in the coming days.   

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 153 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 13, bringing the provincial total to 30,522 cases.

One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.  The death was reported in the 70-79 age group in the Saskatoon zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (2), Far North Central (5), Far North East (8), North West (9), North Central (4), North East (7), Saskatoon (16), Central East (13), Regina (64), South West (1), South Central (14) and South East (5) zones. Five (5) new cases are pending residence information. Three (3) cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North West zone.

There are a total of 28,648 recoveries and 1,469 cases are considered active.

One hundred thirty-three (133) people are in hospital.  One hundred and three (103) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (9), North Central (6), Saskatoon (45), Central East (4), Regina (32), South Central (2) and South East (2).  Thirty (30) people are in intensive care: North West (1), North Central (1), Saskatoon (14), Central East (2) and Regina (12).

There were 2,859 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 12, 2021.

To date, 608,841 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of March 11, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 510,806 tests performed per million population.  The national rate was 675,272 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 133 (10.9 new cases per 100,000), the lowest seven-day average since November 13.  A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, the per capita testing rate and current numbers of variants of concern can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

Interrupt COVID-19 Transmission in Regina

With an increase of community transmission of variants of concern in Regina, public health officials are asking all those who live and work in Regina to re-commit to best prevention practices to protect against COVID-19.

• Wear your mask in all public places
• Maintain physical distancing
• If you are able to work from home, work from home at this time
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid all unnecessary travel

At this time, it is recommended that Regina and area residents – particularly those over age 50 – should not consider increasing their household bubbles to include 2-3 households up to 10 people.  They should consider remaining with their current household only. 

Many of Regina’s outbreaks are a result of people of going to work and public places while symptomatic.  If you have any symptoms, stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994.  Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

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

General COVID-19 Information

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

Know your risk.  Keep yourself and others safe.  www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/about-covid-19/know-your-risk.

Vaccines Reported

An additional 2,692 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 98,571.

The 2,692 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: Far North Central (7), North West (365), North Central (815), Saskatoon (490), Central East (237), Regina (461) and South East (317).

As of March 12, 56 per cent of long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are now fully vaccinated.   Forty-five per cent of personal care homes have received both their first and second doses. 

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 80+ today and 76+ Saturday

Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System expanded COVID-19 vaccine appointment options to include individuals 80 years of age and older.  Vaccine eligibility options will be expanded again tomorrow, March 13 at 8 a.m., to include individuals 76 years of age and older.  People meeting this criteria can book their appointments online 24/7 using their health card at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine; or call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5289) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. 

Additional information on eligibility and how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-booking.

AstraZeneca vaccine clinic opens for 64 year olds Monday in Regina

Beginning on Monday March 15, 2021, Regina will open a pilot Drive-Thru immunization clinic on the grounds of the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd (REAL) for residents who are age 64 only and all Phase 1 health care workers.  Appointments cannot be pre-booked for the Drive-Thru clinics.

The Drive-Thru site will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Only those who are 64 years of age as of Monday, March 15, 2021 will be eligible that day (with a birthdate between March 16, 1956 and March 15, 1957).  To allow convenient access for health care workers and to test the new process for the public, a clinic will be operated on Sunday, March 14.  Sunday’s drive thru immunization clinic is not open to the public.

The site will begin to open up other ages in reverse order from oldest to youngest, in the days afterwards. Please do not attend this clinic unless you have been advised your age is eligible.  The Saskatchewan Health Authority will issue a Public Service Announcement as each subsequent age groups become eligible.  Those announcements will also appear in the daily case news release.  At this time, the AstraZeneca vaccine is approved for use in Canada in those aged 18-64 only.

When you are eligible to receive a vaccine at the REAL location, please enter the grounds through the Lewvan and 11th Avenue entrance and follow the GREEN signs for the immunization Drive-Thru clinic.  If you are going to the appointment-only Immunization Clinic follow the BLUE signs.  For the COVID-19 drive-thru testing, follow the YELLOW signs.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 176 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 12, bringing the provincial total to 30,369 cases.

Three Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  Two deaths were reported in the 70-79 age group in the Regina and South Central zones. One death was reported in the 50-59 age group in the Saskatoon zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (1), Far North Central (1), Far North East (10), North West (16), North Central (11), North East (8), Saskatoon (31), Central East (18), Regina (67), South West (3), South Central (2) and South East (2) zones.  Six (cases) are pending location information. Two (2) cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Regina zone.

There are a total of 28,528 recoveries and 1,437 cases are considered active.

One hundred twenty-nine (129) people are in hospital.  One hundred and two (102) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (10), North Central (6), Saskatoon (43), Central East (5), Regina (32), South Central (1) and South East (2).  Twenty-seven (27) people are in intensive care: North West (1), North Central (1), Saskatoon (13), Central East (2) and Regina (10).

There were 2,990 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 11, 2021.

To date, 605,982 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of March 10, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 508,388 tests performed per million population.  The national rate was 672,080 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 134 (11.0 new cases per 100,000), the lowest seven-day average since November 13.  A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, the per capita testing rate and current numbers of variants of concern can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

Interrupt COVID-19 Transmission in Regina

With an increase of community transmission of variants of concern in Regina, public health officials are asking all those who live and work in Regina to re-commit to best prevention practices to protect against COVID-19.

• Wear your mask in all public places
• Maintain physical distancing
• If you are able to work from home, work from home at this time
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid all unnecessary travel

Many of Regina’s outbreaks are a result of people of going to work and public places while symptomatic.  If you have any symptoms, stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994.  Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

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

Weekly Reporting of Testing Numbers and Cases for Youth

The trends of COVID-19 cases in school-aged children are being monitored.  The weekly report of cases and testing numbers for children aged 0-19, including data by age and positivity rates, has been posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-Safe-Schools-Plan.

General COVID-19 Information

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

Vaccines Reported

An additional 1,493 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 95,879.

The 1,493 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (6), North Central (347), Saskatoon (432), Central East (33), Regina (665) and South East (10).

As of March 11, fifty-six (56) per cent of long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are now fully vaccinated.   Forty-five (45) per cent of personal care homes (PCHs) have now received both their first and second doses.

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 165 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 11, bringing the provincial total to 30,193 cases.

No additional Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (3), Far North Central (1), Far North East (24), North West (19), North Central (12), North East (7), Saskatoon (24), Central West (1), Central East (9), Regina (51), South West (4), South Central (4) and South East (6) zones.  Eleven cases have been reassigned to the Far North East (3), North West (1), North Central (6) and Regina (1) zones.  One (1) case was found to be an out-of-province resident and removed from the counts.

There are a total of 28,397 recoveries and 1,395 cases are considered active.

One hundred and thirty-seven (137) people are in hospital.  One hundred and ten (110) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (12), North Central (9), Saskatoon (43), Central East (5), Regina (36) and South East (2).  Twenty-seven (27) people are in intensive care: North West (1), North Central (1), Saskatoon (11), Central East (2) and Regina (12).

There were 2,850 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 10, 2021.

To date, 602,992 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of March 9, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 506,352 tests performed per million population.  The national rate was 669,084 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 139 (11.3 new cases per 100,000), the lowest seven-day average since November 13.  A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, the per capita testing rate and current numbers of variants of concern can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

Interrupt COVID-19 Transmission in Regina

With an increase of community transmission of variants of concern in Regina, public health officials are asking all those who live and work in Regina to re-commit to best prevention practices to protect against COVID-19.

• Wear your mask in all public places
• Maintain physical distancing
• If you are able to work from home, work from home at this time
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid all unnecessary travel

Many of Regina’s outbreaks are a result of people of going to work and public places while symptomatic.  If you have any symptoms, stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994.  Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

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

Weekly Reporting of Testing Numbers and Cases for Youth

The trends of COVID-19 cases in school-aged children are being monitored.  The weekly report of cases and testing numbers for children aged 0-19, including data by age and positivity rates, has been posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-Safe-Schools-Plan.

General COVID-19 Information

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

Know your risk.  Keep yourself and others safe.  www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/about-covid-19/know-your-risk.

Vaccines Reported

An additional 874 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 94,386.

The 874 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (228), North Central (456), Saskatoon (141) and Regina (49).

As of March 10, 53 per cent of Phase 1 health care workers including long-term care and personal care home staff have received their first dose of vaccine. 

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 111 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 10, bringing the provincial total to 30,029 cases.

One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.  This death was reported in the 80+ age group from the Regina zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (3), Far North East (4), North West (11), North East (8), Saskatoon (26), Central East (8) and Regina (41) zones.  Ten (10) cases are pending residence information.  Five cases have been reassigned to the North Central (4) and Regina (1) zones.  

There are a total of 28,244 recoveries and 1,384 cases are considered active.

One hundred and thirty-nine (139) people are in hospital.  One hundred and twelve (112) people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (2), Far North East (1), North West (10), North Central (10), North East (2), Saskatoon (44), Central East (4), Regina (37) and South East (2).  Twenty-seven (27) people are in intensive care: North West (1), Saskatoon (12), Central East (2) and Regina (12).

There were 2,399 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 9, 2021.

To date, 600,142 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of March 8, 2021, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 504,763 tests performed per million population.  The national rate was 667,070 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 139 (11.4 new cases per 100,000).  A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date and the per capita testing rate can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website.  Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

COVID-19 Variant Cases Update

As of March 10, an additional 26 cases of the B1.1.7 UK variant of concern have been detected in the Regina zone.  These cases include sequencing results received from the National Microbiology Laboratory on samples collected between February 12 and 20, and from the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory on cases confirmed between February 2 and 28.

This brings the provincial total of confirmed variant of concern cases to 70: 64 B1.1.7 UK and six B1.351 SA.  The current number of variants of concern in the province is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan 

The best protection against all COVID-19 variants remains the same as protection against COVID-19: stay home, physically distance, wash your hands frequently, wear a mask and get tested if you are experiencing even mild symptoms.

Find testing options near you at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Variants of Concern Results Available on Patient Record

As of March 10, 2021 all positive COVID-19 cases will have a SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) test performed to screen for a mutation which is common to all three variants of concern (VOC) and all positive SNP results will be reported on the patient record available at MySaskHealthRecord. 

VOCs are confirmed through whole genome sequencing where the genetic code of the virus is analyzed on a confirmed case sample to determine all the different mutations present.  The Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory can also screen for VOCs using a SNP analysis which looks for a common mutation associated with all three VOCs. 

SNP tests are faster and will be done on all positive tests with results within 24 hours, once a COVID-19 positive sample is identified or received at the testing laboratory.  A positive result on a SNP test will be considered presumptively positive while whole genome sequencing is completed to determine the VOC type, which takes about a week. 

Once a VOC is confirmed through whole genome sequencing, it will be included in public reporting at Saskatchewan.ca. 

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994.  Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

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

General COVID-19 Information

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

Know your risk.  Keep yourself and others safe.  www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/about-covid-19/know-your-risk.

Vaccine Booking System Opening to Seniors 85+ on March 11

Beginning March 11 at 8 a.m., residents ages 85 and overfrom across the province will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online or over the phone.

“The launch of the new patient booking system is a huge step forward in our efforts to get faster and more efficient at delivering COVID-19 vaccines,” Health Minister Paul Merriman said.  “Booking your appointment online will only take a few minutes, making things simple and fast for those who are scheduling their appointments.”

Users who aren’t comfortable with, or don’t have access to technology can book by phone.  Family and friends who aren’t yet eligible can also book on behalf of someone who is eligible.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) new online booking system can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine, and will also indicate which age category is currently eligible for appointments.  It is also mobile friendly. Alternatively, patients can speak by phone to a booking agent for help with their appointment.  The Vaccine Call Centre operates 8 am to 11 pm, 7 days per week and can be accessed by calling 1-833-SASK-VAX (1-833-727-5829).

To book an appointment using the new online system, you will need:

• a valid health card; and
• a cell phone number or email address where notifications will be sent. 

To ensure a positive experience for everyone and better align demand with vaccine supply, the SHA is opening up online booking initially to only a targeted age group: 85 years of age and older.  In the coming days based on an available supply of vaccine, the SHA will announce further age groups eligible to book their appointments.

It is critical that residents that are currently not eligible do not call the phone line or attempt to book through this process at this time.  Doing so will unnecessarily stress critical infrastructure needed for these services and could result in delays getting eligible recipients immunized.

All appointments available will be shown in the online booking system.  The Vaccine Call Centre will not have access to more appointments than what patients can see online.  Vaccine supply in this initial phase will not allow all clinics planned for Phase Two of the Immunization program to be open, so please be aware that clinic locations/availability in your area may be limited.

Once the online booking system is operational, SHA will be phasing out the existing process of direct phone-calls to eligible individuals.  Eligible patients should go to the new booking system and not wait for a phone call.

The system is designed to verify a person’s eligibility as their appointment is booked. Identification is also required when you arrive for your appointment, to ensure vaccination of the same person who was registered online.  Any instances of providing false information in an attempt to ‘jump the queue’ are taken seriously, and may result in a criminal investigation.

Only those eligible will be able to receive an appointment; if you are not yet eligible to receive a vaccine, you will be asked to visit again once you become eligible.  At this time booking is available for first doses only.  Current COVID vaccination prioritization and sequencing, along with other vaccine-related information, can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine.

The online booking system was designed to be a safe and secure online experience, meeting all Saskatchewan Health Authority security standards, policies and controls.  Data is stored securely in Canadian data centres and is subject to Canadian data security laws.

“Despite being under unprecedented pressures, our health care workers keep finding ways to serve our patients and residents better,” Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said.  “This is one more tool in our toolbox that will not only help us deliver COVID-19 vaccines quicker and more effectively, it is a system we can build on after the pandemic to create more seamless access for our patients to the services they rely on.”