There were 3,232 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan – the highest one-day total to date.  This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 20,159.

The doses were administered in the following zones: Regina (453), Saskatoon (749), North Central (766), Far North West (77), Far North East (42) and South East (1145).  No data for January 15 or 16 from the Far North Central is available at this time.

During the weekend, 975 doses of the Pfizer vaccine were sent to North Battleford.  Clinics begin on Monday for priority health care workers.  On Tuesday, the vaccine will be provided to long-term care residents and staff in North Battleford, Wilkie and Lloydminster.

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

Due to work to expand its European manufacturing facility, production of the Pfizer vaccine will be impacted for a few weeks.  Pfizer is temporarily reducing deliveries, potentially by half, to all countries receiving vaccine manufactured at this facility, including Canada.  In Saskatchewan, vaccines will continue to be administered as received according to priority sequence.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s public service announcements on clinics can be found at www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/Pages/Home.aspx.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 287 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 17, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 20,272 cases. 

Three Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  One reported death was in the 60-69 age group in the Far North West zone.  Two new deaths in the 80+ age group were reported in the North Central and Regina zones.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (34), Far North Central (1), Far North East (10), North West (21), North Central (23), North East (33), Saskatoon (94), Central West (3), Central East (9), Regina (37), South West (1) and South East (13) zones, while eight new cases have pending residence information.

Five cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North East (3) and North West (2) zones.  A total of 15,936 individuals have recovered and 4,121 cases are considered active.

Two hundred and three people are in hospital.  One hundred and seventy people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (3), Far North Central (1), North West (9), North Central (27), North East (11), Saskatoon (57), Central West (1), Central East (8), Regina (40), South West (1), South Central (1) and South East (11).  Thirty-three people are in intensive care: North West (2), North Central (3), Saskatoon (16), Central East (1), Regina (10) and South Central (1).

There were 2,332 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on January 16, 2021.

To date, 470,793 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of January 15, 2021 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 272,809 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 438,598 people tested per million population.

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 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 seven-day average of daily new cases is 308 (25.5 new cases per 100,000 population) and is now available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. This chart compares today’s average to data collected over the past several months. Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Public Health Measures 

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.

There were 2,857 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan – the highest one-day total to date.  This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 16,927.

The doses were administered in the following zones: Regina (267), Saskatoon (893), Prince Albert (857), Far North West (129), North East (426) and South East (285).  The Far North Central reported an additional 53 vaccines administered on January 14, not previously reported.  No data for January 15 is available at this time.

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

Due to work to expand its European manufacturing facility, production of the Pfizer vaccine will be impacted for a few weeks.  Pfizer is temporarily reducing deliveries, potentially by half, to all countries receiving vaccine manufactured at this facility, including Canada.  In Saskatchewan, vaccines will continue to be administered as received according to priority sequence.

A shipment of 4,900 doses of Moderna vaccine arrived yesterday and distribution is underway to the Central and South East zones. Due to poor weather conditions yesterday, the shipment flying to the Far North East did not arrive until this morning.  Clinics are expected to begin today and continue through the weekend. 

The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s public service announcements on clinics can be found at www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/Pages/Home.aspx.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 270 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 16, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 19,985 cases. 

Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  One reported death was in the 60-69 age group and one in the 80+ age group.  Both were from the Regina zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (10), Far North Central (1), Far North East (15), North West (49), North Central (23), North East (13), Saskatoon (68), Central East (5), Regina (47), South Central (6) and South East (26) zones and seven (7) new cases have pending residence information.

Twelve cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North West (1); Far North East (2); North Central (6); North West (1); Saskatoon (1) and South West (1) zones.

A total of 15,730 individuals have recovered and 4,043 cases are considered active.

One hundred and ninety-nine people are in hospital.  One hundred and sixty-four people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (3), Far North Central (1), Far North East (1), North West (10), North Central (30), North East (10), Saskatoon (55), Central West (1), Central East (7), Regina (34), South West (1), South Central (1) and South East (10).  Thirty-five people are in intensive care: North West (2), North Central (5), Saskatoon (17), Central East (1), Regina (9) and South Central (1).

There were 3,071 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on January 15, 2021.

To date, 468,461 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of January 14, 2021 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 271,772 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 436,214 people tested per million population.

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 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 seven-day average of daily new cases is 311 (25.7 new cases per 100,000 population) and is now available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. This chart compares today’s average to data collected over the past several months.  Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Public Health Measures 

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.

As of January 15, a total of 14,017 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.

Two thousand and thirty-two doses were administered in the Regina (386), Saskatoon (674), North Central (549), Far North West (191), Far North East (30) and North East (202) zones.  Numbers from the Far North Central zone have not yet been reported.

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

Second doses of Pfizer vaccine are now underway for health care workers in Saskatoon, with vaccination of residents and staff in long term and personal care homes in Saskatoon proceeding.

The vaccine clinics announced earlier this week in the North Central communities of Wakaw, Cudworth, Rosthern, Big River, Canwood, Shellbrook, Birch Hills, Debden, Blaine Lake, Candle Lake and Christopher Lake are fully booked.  Additional clinics will be scheduled as quickly as possible following the sequencing of priority populations in those zones with high active case rates.  The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s public service announcements on clinics can be found at www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/Pages/Home.aspx.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 382 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 15, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 19,715 cases. 

Four Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  Two new deaths in the 60-69 age group were reported in the North East (1) and South East (1) zones.  Two new deaths in the 80+ age group were reported in the Saskatoon (1) and South East (1) zones.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (46), Far North Central (2), Far North East (24), North West (45), North Central (38), North East (36), Saskatoon (88), Central West (2), Central East (14), Regina (42), South West (1), South Central (4) and South East (30) zones and 10 new cases have pending residence information.

Four cases tested out of province were found to be Saskatchewan residents and added to the counts in the Far North West (2), Far North East (1) and North West (1) zones.

Thirteen cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North West (6); Far North East (2); North Central (1); North East (1); and Regina (3) zones.

A total of 15,495 individuals have recovered and 4,010 cases are considered active.

Two hundred and ten people are in hospital.  One hundred and seventy-five people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (3), Far North Central (2), Far North East (1), North West (11), North Central (36), North East (14), Saskatoon (48), Central East (9), Regina (40), South West (1) and South East (10).  Thirty-five people are in intensive care: North West (2), North Central (5), Saskatoon (15), Central East (1), Regina (11) and South Central (1).

There were 3,455 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on January 14, 2021.

To date, 465,390 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of January 13, 2021 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 270,524 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 395,617 people tested per million population.

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 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 seven-day average of daily new cases is 320 (26.4 new cases per 100,000 population) and is now available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. This chart compares today’s average to data collected over the past several months. Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

Public Health Measures 

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.

As of January 14, a total of 11,985 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.

On January 13, 1,393 doses were administered in the Regina (393), the Saskatoon (435), the North Central (295), the Far North West (121), the Far North Central (11), the Far North East (30) and North East (108) zones.

On January 12, 664 doses were administered in the Regina (90), the Saskatoon (174), the North Central (139), the Far North West (130), the Far North Central (20), the Far North East (11) and the North East (100) zones.

This now includes 192 doses administered in the far north regions that were reported on January 12 and 13, following the case news releases of those days being posted. 

This brings the totals to 2,353 doses and 1,648 second doses of Pfizer in Regina; 3,433 doses and 104 second doses of Pfizer in Saskatoon; 1,258 Pfizer doses in the North Central zone; 956 Moderna doses in the Far North West zone; 257 Moderna doses in the Far North Central zone; 1,261 Moderna doses in the Far North East zone; and 715 Moderna doses in the North East zone.

The vaccination of seniors aged 70+ in the Wakaw and Cudworth areas begins tomorrow.  This clinic was by appointment only and is now fully subscribed. 

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 312 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 14, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 19,329 cases. 

The new cases are located in the Far North West (14), Far North Central (8), Far North East (29), North West (18), North Central (39), North East (7), Saskatoon (99), Central West (2), Central East (7), Regina (51), South West (1), South Central (7) and South East (24) zones and six new cases have pending residence information.

Sixteen cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North West (2); Far North Central (3); Far North East (1); North West (2); North Central (6); North East (1); and Saskatoon (1) zones.

There are no new deaths to report for January 14.

A total of 15,264 individuals have recovered and 3,859 cases are considered active.

Two hundred and six people are in hospital.  One hundred and seventy-three people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (1), Far North Central (2), Far North East (1), North West (13), North Central (34), North East (13), Saskatoon (47), Central West (1), Central East (8), Regina (42), South Central (1) and South East (10).  Thirty-three people are in intensive care: North West (2), North Central (5), Saskatoon (15), Central East (1), and Regina (10).

There were 3,270 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on January 13, 2021.

To date, 461,935 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of January 12, 2021 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 269,310 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 393,240 people tested per million population.

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 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 seven-day average of daily new cases is 313 (25.9 new cases per 100,000 population) and is now available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. This chart compares today’s average to data collected over the past several months. Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

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.

Public Health Measures 

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.

As of January 13, a total of 10,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan however all vaccine reports for January 13 have not yet been received.  A more detailed update on vaccines delivered for January 13 will be released in the January 14 news release.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 247 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 13, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 19,017 cases. 

Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  Both deaths are in the 80+ age group, with one reported in the North Central zone and one reported in the Saskatoon zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (12), Far North Central (10), Far North East (9), North West (24), North Central (27), North East (27), Saskatoon (82), Central West (1), Central East (8), Regina (23) and South East (11) zones and 13 new cases have pending residence information.

Eighteen cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North West (3); Far North East (1); North West (5); North Central (8); and North East (1) zones.

A total of 15,063 individuals have recovered and 3,748 cases are considered active. 

Two hundred and five people are in hospital.  One hundred and sixty-nine people are receiving inpatient care: Far North Central (1), Far North East (1), North West (12), North Central (35), North East (13), Saskatoon (43), Central West (1), Central East (9), Regina (43), South Central (1) and South East (10).  Thirty-six people are in intensive care: North West (2), North Central (6), Saskatoon (17), Central East (1), and Regina (10).

There were 2,620 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on January 12, 2021.

To date, 458,665 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of January 11, 2021 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 268,426 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 391,433 people tested per million population.

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 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 seven-day average of daily new cases is 316 (26.1 new cases per 100,000 population) and is now available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. This chart compares today’s average to data collected over the past several months. Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

General COVID-19 Information

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

As of January 12, a total of 9,880 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.

On January 11, 903 of these doses were administered in Regina (219), Saskatoon (81), Prince Albert (210), the Far North West (88), the Far North Central (64), the Far North East (122) and North East (119) zones. 

This brings the totals to 2,069 doses and 1,449 second doses of Pfizer in the Regina pilot program; 2,928 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon; 824 Pfizer doses in Prince Albert; 684 Moderna doses in the Far North West zone; 226 Moderna doses in the Far North Central zone; 1,193 Moderna doses in the Far North East zone; and 507 Moderna doses in the North East zone.  

The next Pfizer shipment of 6,825 doses in expected to arrive in Saskatoon today and vaccination will continue among priority long term care and personal care home residents and staff.   

The next Moderna shipment of 5,400 doses is expected to arrive in Saskatchewan January 14. Five hundred doses will be distributed to the Far North East zone to continue the first doses in the priority sequencing.  The remaining 4,900 doses will be distributed as first doses to priority long term and personal care home staff and residents and health care workers in the South East and Central East zones, including the communities of Wadena, Canora and Weyburn.

Public Health Measures Remain in Effect until January 29

Based on current COVID-19 transmission rates, the public health order issued effective December 17, 2020 will remain in effect until January 29, 2021.  At that time they will be reviewed by the provincial Chief Medical Health Officer.  This includes:

• Private, indoor gatherings remain limited to immediate household members only.
• People may meet and greet outdoors with up to 10 people only, provided physical distancing between households can be maintained.
• The public health orders for licensed establishments; sports, fitness and dance; places of worship; and mandatory masking remain in place. 
• All non-essential interprovincial travel is discouraged.

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

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 248 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on January 12, 2021, bringing the provincial total to date to 18,770 cases. 

Five Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.  Two new deaths in the 80+ age group were reported in the Regina zone; two new deaths in the 70-79 age group were reported in the Far North West (1) and North West (1) zones; and one new death in the 30-39 age group was reported in the South West zone.

The new cases are located in the Far North West (11), Far North Central (2), Far North East (20), North West (30), North Central (26), North East (5), Saskatoon (53), Central West (2), Central East (10), Regina (37), South West (2), South Central (8) and South East (11) zones and 31 new cases have pending residence information.

Twenty-seven cases with pending residence information were assigned to Far North West (6); Far North East (9); North West (2) and North Central (10) zones.

A total of 14,814 individuals have recovered and 3,752 cases are considered active. 

One hundred and ninety-one people are in hospital.  One hundred and sixty-two people are receiving inpatient care: Far North East (1), Far North Central (1), North West (10), North Central (34), North East (12), Saskatoon (42), Central East (9), Regina (42), South Central (1) and South East (10).  Twenty-nine people are in intensive care: North West (1), North Central (4), Saskatoon (14), Central East (1), and Regina (9).

There were 1,995 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on January 10, 2021.

To date, 456,045 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan.  As of January 9, 2021 when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 267,709 people tested per million population.  The national rate was 389,637 people tested per million population.

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 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 seven-day average of daily new cases is 321 (26.5 new cases per 100,000 population) and is now available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. This chart compares today’s average to data collected over the past several months. Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

General COVID-19 Information

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