Developments regarding COVID-19

We believe SUN members need to be informed of developments regarding COVID-19. Below are updates from local, provincial and national authorities that will impact SUN members, their workplaces and their daily lives. 

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is also posting updates to their website: saskatchewan.ca/covid19, including the updated Public Health Order. 

Please check back frequently, as information will be shared here as it becomes available. 

For more information on novel coronavirus 2019, visit our COVID-19 Resources and COVID-19 Questions and Answer pages. 

Outbreaks

ACTIVE COMMUNITY OUTBREAKS - The most recent information regarding outbreaks in the province by region.

ACTIVE SCHOOL OUTBREAKS - List of all schools with COVID positive staff or students.

Definition of Outbreak (pdf)

Daily Updates

March 5, 2021

• The province recorded  207 new cases of COVID-19 were reported.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 60s and one resident was in their 80s. 
  • New Cases Located:   Far North West (23), Far North Central (2), Far North East (13), North West (20), North Central (13), North East (8), Saskatoon (45), Central East (18), Regina (43), South West (2), South Central (5), and South East (5) zones. 
  • As of March 5:
    • Provincial total =  29,432 cases.
    • 1,507 cases are considered active.
    • 1,859 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 155 (12.7 new cases/100,000 ppl).
    • 27,532 people have recovered.
    • 138 people are in hospital; 118 in acute care, 20 in ICU.
    • 393 deaths reported to date.
    • 589,109 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 86,879.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Health Canada has approved the use of the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine in Canada.  The Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) vaccine is approved for people 18 years and over and requires only one dose.
  • Shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine (15,500 doses) is expected to arrive late next week and will be distributed among priority groups in Phase One (priority healthcare workers under 65 years and residents aged 60-64) in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw, and Yorkton.  
  • The Moderna vaccine shipment for the week of March 8 is now not expected until the week of March 15. 

March 4, 2021

• The province recorded  169 new cases of COVID-19,  bringing the provinical total to 29,220 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 50s and one resident was in their 70s. 
  • New Cases Located:   Far North West (27), Far North East (15), North West (10), North Central (9), Saskatoon (46), Central West (4), Central East (5), Regina (41), and South West (1), South Central (3), and South East (2) zones.  Six (6) cases are pending residence information. 
  • As of March 4:
    • 1,422 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 146 (12.0 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 27,407  people have recovered.
    • 146 people are in hospital; 126 in acute care, 20 in ICU
    • 391 deaths reported to date.
    • 585,820 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 84,090.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
• Vaccine Rollout Accelerated
  • With expected deliveries of AstraZeneca in March, Saskatchewan residents ages 60-64 and phase one priority health care workers will be offered the first 15,500 doses.  
  • Vaccines available to the 60-64 age sequence group is being done as an exception to phase one criteria to align with the National Advisory Committee's (NACI) recommendation that AstraZeneca supply be targeted to those under 65.
  • Administration of the AstraZenca doses will begin March 22, distributed to six major hubs throughout the province.
  • NACI has updated their recommendation on the interval between the first and second doses of authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the context of limited vaccine supply, extending the interval between doses up to four months.
  • Read full government release

March 3, 2021

• The province recorded  121 new cases of COVID-19,  bringing the provinical total to 29,059 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - both residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located:  Far North West (2), Far North East (40), North West (6), North Central (6), North East (3), Saskatoon (17), Central West (2), Central East (7), Regina (35), and South West (1) zones.  Two (2) cases are pending residence information.
  • As of March 3:
    • 1,431 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 154 (12.5 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 27,239 people have recovered.
    • 153 people are in hospital; 133 in acute care, 20 in ICU
    • 389 deaths reported to date.
    • 582,829 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 81,597.
  • As of March 2, 50 per cent of Phase 1 priority healthcare workers received a first dose.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

March 2, 2021

• The province recorded  134 new cases of COVID-19,  bringing the provinical total to 28,938 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - both residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (22), Far North East (12), North West (12), North Central (5), North East (2), Saskatoon (28), Central East (8), Regina (38), South Central (3) and South East (3) zones.  One (1) case is pending residence information.  
  • As of March 2:
    • 1,492 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 144 (11.8 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 27,059 people have recovered.
    • 154 people are in hospital; 134 in acute care, 20 in ICU
    • 387 deaths reported to date.
    • 580,241 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 80,236.
  • One hundred per cent (100) per cent of long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine with ninety-one (91) per cent of residents choosing to receive the vaccine. 
  • Fifty-three (53) per cent of LTC residents have received both their first and second dose.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

March 1, 2021

• The province recorded  154 new cases of COVID-19,  bringing the provinical total to 28,801 cases.
  • No new residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (12), Far North Central (3), Far North East (5), North West (14), North Central (10), North East (2), Saskatoon (33), Central West (1), Central East (14), Regina (53) and South East (2) zones.  Five cases are pending residence information.  Two cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North Central zone.
  • As of March 1:
    • 1,551 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 143 (11.6 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 26,865 people have recovered.
    • 151 people are in hospital; 130 in acute care, 21 in ICU
    • 385 deaths reported to date.
    • 578,066 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 79,289.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 27 & 28, 2021

• The province recorded 303 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend,  bringing the provinical total to 28,647 cases.
  • Five residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - all residents were in their 80s.
  • As of February 28:
    • 1,543 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 146 (11.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 26,719 people have recovered.
    • 154 people are in hospital; 135 in acute care, 19 in ICU
    • 385 deaths reported to date.
    • 576,325 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 69,451.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 26, 2021

• The province recorded 153 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 28,344 cases.
  • No new deaths were reported.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (31), Far North East (8), North West (11), North Central (5), North East (3), Saskatoon (18), Central West (1), Central East (17), Regina (50) and South Central (5) zones, while four cases are pending residence information.  Ten cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North West (3), Far North East (2), North West (1), Saskatoon (1), Central West (1) and Regina (2) zones.
  • As of February 26:
    • 1,510 cases are considered active.
    • 1,826 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 156 (12.8 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 26,454 people have recovered.
    • 155 people are in hospital; 139 in acute care, 16 in ICU
    • 380 deaths reported to date.
    • 571,393 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 69,451.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 25, 2021

• The province recorded 211 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 28,191 cases.
  • One resident who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - the resident was in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (24), Far North Central (6), Far North East (3), North West (16), North Central (5), North East (3), Saskatoon (37), Central West (5), Central East (13), Regina (80), South West (1), South Central (7) and South East (4) zones and seven (7) cases have pending residence information.  Seven cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North East (2), North Central (3) and Regina (2) zones.
  • As of February 25:
    • 1,493 cases are considered active.
    • 1,819 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 155 (12.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 26,318 people have recovered.
    • 156 people are in hospital; 138 in acute care, 18 in ICU
    • 380 deaths reported to date.
    • 568,314 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 63,345.
  • As of Feb 24, 85 per cent of long-term care residents have received their first dose and 49 per cent have received both their first and second doses and are now fully vaccinated.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 24, 2021

• The province recorded 56 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 27,980 cases.
  • Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 60s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (5), Far North Central (2), Far North East (15), North West (2), North Central (5), Saskatoon (6), Central East (1), Regina (16), and South Central (1), South East (1) zones and two (2) cases have pending residence information.  Eighteen cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North East (1), North West (7), North Central (8) and Regina (2) zones.  One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive out of province has been added to the North West (1) zone.
  • As of February 24:
    • 1,425 cases are considered active.
    • 1,811 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 146 (12.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 26,176 people have recovered.
    • 165 people are in hospital; 148 in acute care, 17 in ICU
    • 379 deaths reported to date.
    • 565,210 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 63,345.
  • In addition to 81 per cent of long-term care residents having received their first dose and 46 per cent of long term care residents having received both first and second doses, 76 per cent of Saskatchewan's personal care homes have now received their first dose and 24 per cent have received both doses.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 23, 2021

• The province recorded 122 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 27,923 cases.
  • Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 70s, and three residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (11), Far North Central (5), Far North East (16), North West (10), North Central (4), North East (2), Saskatoon (25), Central East (7), Regina (37), and South East (1) zones and four (4) cases have pending residence information.  Nine cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Far North central (1), Far North East (4), Far North West (1) and North West (3) zones.
  • As of February 23:
    • 1,530 cases are considered active.
    • 1,803 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 156 (12.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 26,017 people have recovered.
    • 174 people are in hospital; 158 in acute care, 16 in ICU
    • 376 deaths reported to date.
    • 563,055 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 62,342.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
• COVID-19 Variant
  • The provincial total of confirmed variant of concern cases to 7 variant cases in Saskatchewan:
    • 6 cases of the  UK variant
    • 1 cases of the SA variant

February 22, 2021

• The province recorded 177 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 27,797 cases.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (15), Far North Central (6), Far North East (5), North West (20), North Central (7), North East (7), Saskatoon (37), Central West (4), Central East (11), Regina (48), South West (1), South Central (5) and South East (3) zones and eight (8) cases have pending residence information.  Two cases with pending residence information were assigned to the North West zone.
  • As of February 22:
    • 1,652 cases are considered active.
    • 1,795 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 158 (12.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 25,773 people have recovered.
    • 177 people are in hospital; 162 in acute care, 15 in ICU
    • 372 deaths reported to date.
    • 561,183 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 61,730.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Eighty-one (81) per cent of residents in long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.  Forty-three (43) per cent have received both their first and second dose and are now fully vaccinated.

February 16-21, 2021

February 20 & 21, 2021

• The province recorded 375 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the weekend,  bringing the provinical total to 27,620 cases.
  • Seven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  three residents were in their 60s, three residents were in their 70s, and one resident was in their 80s.
  • As of February 21:
    • 1,670 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 153 (12.5 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 25,578 people have recovered.
    • 176 people are in hospital; 133 in acute care, 13 in ICU
    • 372 deaths reported to date.
    • 559,078 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 60,743.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 19, 2021

• The province recorded 146 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 27,099 cases.
  • Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 50s, one resident was in their 70s, and one resident was in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (13), Far North Central (1), Far North East (9), North West (16), North Central (26), North East (2), Saskatoon (32), Central East (11), Regina (30), South West (1), South Central (1) and South East (4) zones. Two (2) cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Regina zone (1 from Feb 13 and 1 from Feb 14).
  • As of February 19:
    • 1,582 cases are considered active.
    • 1,782 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 157 (12.8 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 25,298 people have recovered.
    • 172 people are in hospital; 153 in acute care, 19 in ICU
    • 365 deaths reported to date.
    • 554,007 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 53,030.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 18, 2021

• The province recorded 146 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 27,099 cases.
  • No new deaths to report.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (7), Far North Central (10), Far North East (5), North West (15), North Central (7), North East (10), Saskatoon (41), Central West (4), Central East (10), Regina (34), South Central (1) and South East (1) zones and one (1) case has pending resident information.
  • As of February 18:
    • 1,516 cases are considered active.
    • 1,771 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 164 (13.4 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 25,221 people have recovered.
    • 174 people are in hospital; 151 in acute care, 23 in ICU
    • 362 deaths reported to date.
    • 551,283 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 50,465.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 17, 2021

• The province recorded 124 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 26,953 cases.
  • Five residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 30s, one resident was in their 50s, and three residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (16), Far North Central (4), Far North East (5), North West (14), North Central (12), Saskatoon (9), Central West (5), Central East (3), Regina (48), South Central (1) and seven (7) new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of February 17:
    • 1,541 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 160 (13.0 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 25,050 people have recovered.
    • 178 people are in hospital; 155 in acute care, 23 in ICU
    • 362 deaths reported to date.
    • 549,077 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 50,326.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • This week's delivery of 12,870 Pfizer doses are expected to arrive in Regina and Saskatoon on February 17 and Yorkton, Swift Current, and North Battleford on February 18. 
  • We remain in Phase One of vaccine delivery, targeting residents and staff of long-term and personal-care homes, identified health care providers, residents 70 years and older and residents aged 50 and older in remote/Northern Saskatchewan. 
  • Eligible populations will be contacted directly to receive their vaccinations.  
  • Registration for appointments for Phase Two sequenced populations will be available when Phase Two commences; notification will be provided when the registration system is available.
• COVID-19 Testing
  • Recent guidance from the European Centre for Disease Control and the increased risk of variants of concern in Canada has resulted in an update to the testing policy.
  • If you are symptomatic, get tested for COVID-19 immediately. 
  • Asymptomatic testing remains available. 

February 16, 2021

• The province recorded 136 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 26,829 cases.
  • Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 40s, one resident was in their 50s, and one resident was in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located (Feb 15 & 16):  Far North West (22), Far North Central (5), Far North East (10), North West (44), North Central (22), North East (17), Saskatoon (69), Central West (9), Central East (9), Regina (62), South Central (4) and South East (2) zones and four (4) new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of February 16:
    • 1,611 cases are considered active.
    • 1,741 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 7-day average is 167 (13.6 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 24,861 people have recovered.
    • 184 people are in hospital; 164 in acute care, 23 in ICU
    • 357 deaths reported to date.
    • 547,277 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 46,841.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Additional Health Care Workers Added to Phase 1 Priority Sequencing
    • Additional health care workers included in priority sequencing for Phase 1 include:
      • Individuals directly involved in delivering COVID-19 immunizations in Phase 2 including physicians (up to 2,600), pharmacists (up to 1,200) and other SHA health care providers involved in delivering COVID-19 immunizations;
      • Anesthesia/operating rooms;
      • All other critical care areas;
      • Hemodialysis;
      • Vaccination teams;
      • Radiology technicians;
      • ECG/echo;
      • Phlebotomy/lab workers handling COVID-19 specimens; and
      • Home care (direct care providers).
    • The amended priority sequencing will add an estimated 11,500 people to the Phase 1 priority population sequencing.
    • Read more
• Current Public Health Measures Effective Until March 19
  • The current public health order will remain in effect until March 19, 2021. 
  • Detail on the current public health measures is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-measures.

February 8 - 15, 2021

February 13 -15, 2021

• The province recorded 548 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the long weekend,  bringing the provinical total to 26,693 cases.
  • Four residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  two residents were in their 70s and two residents were in their 80s.
  • As of February 15:
    • 183 people are in hospital; 161 in acue care, 22 in ICU
    • 545,840  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
    • Additional details not available due to Family Day statutory holiday.
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 49,809.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 12, 2021

• The province recorded 195 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 26,145 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 40s and one resident was in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (21), Far North Central (5), Far North East (9), North West (16), North Central (19), North East (9), Saskatoon (54), Central West (9), Central East (6), Regina (27), South Central (5) and South East (10) zones.  Five cases are pending resident information.
  • As of February 12:
    • 1,900 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 170 (13.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 23,895 people have recovered.
    • 182 people are in hospital; 159 in acute care, 23 in ICU
    • 333 deaths reported to date.
    • 538,087 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  46,788.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Saskatchewan will receive less Moderna vaccine than originally expected for the week of February 22; the Ministry of Health and SHA will review distribution plans.

February 11, 2021

• The province recorded 114 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 25,957 cases.
  • No residents who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (5), Far North Central (4), Far North East (3), North West (15), North Central (3), North East (3), Saskatoon (52), Central West (2), Central East (4), Regina (17), South West (1), South Central (4), and South East (1) zones.
  • As of February 11:
    • 1,935 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 182 (14.8 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 23,674 people have recovered.
    • 187 people are in hospital; 163 in acute care, 24 in ICU
    • 331 deaths reported to date.
    • 535,393 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  46,263.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 10, 2021

• The province recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 25,843 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 70s and one resident was in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (22), Far North Central (1), Far North East (3), North West (17), North Central (19), North East (2), Saskatoon (43), Central West (1), Central East (5), Regina (58), South East (4) and South Central (1) zones. Four (4) cases have pending residence information.
  • As of February 10:
    • 1,968 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 201 (16.4 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 23,527 people have recovered.
    • 196 people are in hospital; 168 in acute care, 28 in ICU
    • 331 deaths reported to date.
    • 533,179 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  45,371.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • The next Pfizer shipment of 1,950 doses is expected to arrive on Thursday, February 11 in Prince Albert. 

February 9, 2021

• The province recorded 80 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 25,654 cases.
  • Five residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 60s and four residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (5), Far North East (7), North West (13), North Central (7), North East (1), Saskatoon (34), Central West (2), Central East (5), Regina (4) and South Central (1) zones. One (1) case has pending residence information. 
  • As of February 9:
    • 2,026 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 203 (16.5 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 23,282people have recovered.
    • 206 people are in hospital; 180 in acute care, 26 in ICU
    • 329 deaths reported to date.
    • 530,826 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  44,521.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Public Health Agency of Canada announced the approval of regulatory change for the Pfizer vaccine from five doses to six doses per vial. 
  • Beginning next week, all Pfizer doses shipped to provinces and territories will be based on six doses per vial.  Due to this change, the Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority are currently examining the potential impact to vaccine distribution plans.
• Vaccine Delivery Plan Update
  • Phase 2 of vaccination sequencing will focus on the general population in 10-year increments, starting with ages 60 to 69.
    • Also includes targeted vaccinations for adults and staff in group homes for persons with intellectual disabilities and shelters.  Clinically extremely vulnerable adults will also be included as a priority in Phase 2.
  • Phase 2 could get underway as early as April, but will depend on vaccine supplies. 
  • Click here to view the SHA's Vaccination Delivery Plan (pdf)
  • Click here to view Government Release

February 8, 2021

• The province recorded 171 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 25,574 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 50s and one resident was in their 70s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (16), Far North Central (8), Far North East (11), North West (10), North Central (10), North East (15), Saskatoon (34), Central West (3), Central East (3), Regina (43), South Central (1), and the South East (14) zones.  Three (3) cases have pending residence information.
  • As of February 8:
    • 2,204 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 223 (18.2 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 23,029 people have recovered.
    • 214 people are in hospital; 184 in acute care, 30 in ICU
    • 329 deaths reported to date.
    • 528,916 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  42,987.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

February 1 - 7, 2021

February 6 & 7, 2021

• The province recorded 478 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the weekend,  bringing the provinical total to 25,403 cases.
  • Seven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  three residents were in their 50s, one resident was in their 70s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • As of February 7:
    • 2,363 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 220 (17.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 22,701 people have recovered.
    • 211 people are in hospital; 183 in acute care, 28 in ICU
    • 327 deaths reported to date.
    • 526,579 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  42,296.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Pfizer orders have been updated for March 1 and March 8 to be 23,400 doses in total; to be administered in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Shellbrook, Big River, Lloydminster, Spritwood, Wilke, Broadview, Wawota and Yorkton. 
    • Locations are subject to change should allocation from Pfizer change. 

February 5, 2021

• The province recorded 269 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 24,946 cases.
  • Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 60s, one resident was in their 70s, and one resident was in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (19), Far North Central (5), Far North East (15), North West (30), North Central (21), North East (22), Saskatoon (66), Central West (6), Central East (10), Regina (41), South West (1), South Central (4) and South East (22) zones, and seven (7) cases with pending residence information.
  • As of February 5:
    • 2,299 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 225 (18.4 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 22,315 people have recovered.
    • 224 people are in hospital; 196 in acute care, 28 in ICU
    • 320 deaths reported to date.
    • 521,073 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  38,710.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Saskatchewan is scheduled to receive 11,700 Pfizer doses the week of March 1 and 11,700 doses on the week of March 8.

February 4, 2021

• The province recorded 250 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 24,680 cases.
  • Seven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  two residents were in their 50s,  two residents were in their 60s, one resident was in their 70s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (10), Far North Central (6), Far North East (37), North West (24), North Central (22), North East (5), Saskatoon (49), Central West (10), Central East (17), Regina (44), South Central (10) and South East (11) zones, and five (5) cases with pending residence information.
  • As of February 4:
    • 2,265 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 234 (19.1 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 22,086 people have recovered.
    • 216 people are in hospital; 186 in acute care, 30 in ICU
    • 317 deaths reported to date.
    • 517,756 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  36,527.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Saskatchewan’s Moderna allocation of 6,000 doses is scheduled to arrive February 5; to be distributed to the Far North and North zones (2nd doses), as well as Kindersley and Rosetown (first doses).
• COVID-19 Variant Detected
  • A third case of the UK COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7) has been detected in a resident in the Saskatoon zone.
  • Non-essential travel is not recommended at this time. 
  • The same as protection against COVID-19 is required - stay home, physically distance, wash your hands frequently, wear a mask and get tested if you are experiencing even mild symptoms.

February 3, 2021

• The province recorded 194 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 24,430  cases.
  • Eight residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 40s,  one resident was in their 60s, three residents were in their 70s, and three residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (11), Far North Central (2), Far North East (6), North West (26), North Central (10), North East (8), Saskatoon (49), Central West (1), Central East (5), Regina (62), South West (1) and South East (7) zones, with six (6) cases pending residence information.
  • As of February 3:
    • 2,254 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 233 (19.1 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 21,854 people have recovered.
    • 185 people are in hospital; 159 in acute care, 26 in ICU
    • 310 deaths reported to date.
    • 515,292 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  35,763.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Saskatchewan’s Pfizer allocation for this week has arrived in Saskatoon (975 doses) and Prince Albert (1,950 doses).  The allocations for North Battleford (1,950 doses) and Yorkton (975) are scheduled to arrive by end of day February 3, 2021.  Saskatchewan’s Moderna allocation is scheduled to arrive by February 6. 

February 2, 2021

• The province recorded 223 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 24,236 cases.
  • Eight residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 40s, one resident was in their 50s, two residents were in their 60s, two residents were in their 70s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (14), Far North Central (8), Far North East (8), North West (18), North Central (28), North East (7), Saskatoon (38), Central West (6), Central East (3), Regina (65), South Central (7) and South East (8) zones, with thirteen (13) cases pending residence information.
  • As of February 2:
    • 2,320 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 227 (18.5 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 21,602 people have recovered.
    • Hospitalizations not available today
    • 302 deaths reported to date.
    • 512,512 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  35,575.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
• COVID-19 Variant Detected
  • The UK COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.7) has been detected in two residents in the Regina zone.
  • Non-essential travel is not recommended at this time.  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.
  • The Government of Saskatchewan is considering the impact of variants on COVID-19 planning including any required increase to public health measures and surge capacity planning.

February 1, 2021

• The province recorded 147 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 24,011 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  both residents were in their 80s.
  • New Cases Located: Far North West (14), Far North East (4), North West (24), North Central (3), North East (21), Saskatoon (13), Central West (6), Central East (7), Regina (33), South West (1), South Central (11) and South East (8) zones, with two (2) cases pending residence information.
  • As of February 1:
    • 2,369 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 228 (18.6 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 21,336 people have recovered.
    • 202 people are in the hospital; 172 in acute care and 30 in ICU.
    • 294 deaths reported to date.
    • 510,538 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  35,447.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

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