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. 

September 17

• 7 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 17, 2020, bringing the provinical total to 1,757 cases.
  • One (1) case with pending residence information reported September 16 was deemed to be a non-SK resident and removed from the provincial total.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (4), South West (1) and South East (2) zones.
  • None of the new cases  have been linked to the social gathering in Saskatoon reported on September 13.
  • As of September 17:
    • 109 cases are considered active.
      • 29 cases are from communial living.
    • Four (4) more people have recovered, for a total of 1,624 recoveries. 
    • Five (5) people are in the hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 164,666  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
      • 1,515  tests were performed on September 16.
  • Weekly reporting of COVID-19 cases among children and youth commenced today.
    • There are 14 active COVID-19 cases (ages 0-19) in the province for the week of Sept 7 -12, 2020.
    • Weekly reports on testing numbers and cases for children aged 0-19 include data by age categories and testing positivity rates.
    • Data is broken into 32 sub-zones to assist the public in assessing virus activity; information is not specific to schools.
    • Access weekly report here

September 16

• 10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 16, 2020, bringing the provinical total to 1,751 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (7), North East (1) and Regina (1) zones and one (1) case location is pending.
  • As of September 16, there are 21 cases have been linked to the social gathering in Saskatoon initially reported in the provincial news release on September 13.
  • As of September 16:
    • 107 cases are considered active.
      • 32 cases are from communial living.
    • Four (4) more people have recovered, for a total of 1,620 recoveries. 
    • Four (4) people are in the hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 163,151  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
      • 1,218 tests were performed on September 15.

September 15

• 10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 15, 2020, bringing the provinical total to 1,741 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (8) and Central East (2) zones.
  • 17 cases have been linked to the social gathering in Saskatoon initially reported in the provincial news release on September 13.
  • As of September 15:
    • 101 cases are considered active.
      • 33 cases are from communial living.
    • 12 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,616 recoveries. 
    • Four (4) people are in the hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 161,933  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
      • 1,658 tests were performed on September 14.
  • The following advisories have been issued:
    • Sept 15 - Potential exposure in Shoal Lake
      The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has advised the public that an individual who tested COVID-19 positive was at a a baseball event in Shoal Lake during the following times when the individual was likely infectious:
      • Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 12:00 - 5:00pm
      • Sunday, September 6, 2020 from 12:00 – 5:00pm
    • Sept 15 – Potential exposure at businesses in Saskatoon, Foam Lake and Wynyard (Sept 4, 5, 7, 10)
      • Wal-Mart​​ Preston Cro​ssing in Saskatoon:
        • September 4- 7:00a​m -3:30pm
        • Septemb​​​er 5- 7:00am-3:30pm
        • Septe​​​mber 10- 2:30pm-11:00pm
        • Septe​​​mber  7- 2:30pm-10:00pm
      • Foam L​ake Husky 
        • ​September 6th fr​om 5:00pm-6:00pm
      • ​Wynya​rd A&W 
        • September 6th from 6:00pm-7:00pm 

September 14

• 8 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 14, 2020, bringing the provinical total to 1,731 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (6), South West (1), andSouth Central (1) zones.
  • Three cases from the past week have been removed - one case was false positive; two cases were determined to be out of province cases.  
  • As of September 14:
    • 103 cases are considered active.
      • 34 cases are from communial living.
    • One (1) more person has recovered, for a total of 1,604 recoveries. 
    • Three (3) people are in the hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 160,275  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
      • 1,819 tests were performed on September 13.
• An outbreak has been declared at Centre Educatif Felix Le Chat (workplace/daycare) in Saskatoon.
• The following advisories have been issued:
  • Sept 13 - Tisdale - Potential exposure at businesses in Tisdale (Sept 6)
    • Sobey Liquor store, 900 93rd Ave., Tisdale, between 6-6:15 p.m. (Please note the times have been updated)
    • Beeland Coop Food Store, 904 93rd Ave., Tisdale, SK, at approximately 6:15– 6:30 p.m.
  • Sept 14 - Whitewood - Potential exsposure at business in Whitewood (Sept 4)
    • Whitewood Petro Canada gas station and convenience store – Sept. 4 from 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• 38 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan over the September 12-13, 2020 weekend, bringing the provinical total to 1,726 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (19), Central West (1), Central East (15) and South West (2) zones and one (1) case location is pending.
    • 6 of the cases reported in Saskatoon are connected to a private gathering.
  • As of September 13:
    • 99 cases are considered active.
      • 34 cases are from communial living.
    • Five (5) more people have recovered, for a total of 1,603 recoveries. 
    • Two (2) people are in the hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 158,456 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
      • 3,124 tests were performed September 11-12.

Week of September 6 - 12

September 11

• 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on September 10, 2020; number of provincial cases now totals 1,688.
  • The new cases are located in the Far North East (1), Saskatoon (4), Central East (7) and Regina (1) zones.
  • As of September 11:
    • 66 cases are considered active.
      • Of the active cases 19 are in communal living settings.
    • 5 more people have recovered, totaling 1,598 recoveries.
    • Two (2) people are in hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 155,332 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
      • 1,683 COVID-19 tests were performed on Sept 10
• The following advisories have been issued:
  • Sept 10 - Regina - Increased exposure at multiple Regina businesses (Sept 6-9)
    • North YMCA, Rochdale Ave – Sept. 6​​​ from 12:30-2 p.m.
    • Regina Airport and Enterpr​​ise at Airport:
      • Pick up Sept. 7 fro​​m 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
      • Drop off Sept. 7 fro​​m 7-8 p.m.
    • Taylor Lexus Toy​ota Body Shop – Sept. 8 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
    • AK Tire, 2220 7th A​ve – Sept. 9 from 2:15-2:30 p.m.
    • Harbour Landing Wal​​mart – Sept. 9 from 3:30-4 p.m.
  • Sept 11 - Regina - Potential exposure at Regina International Airport (Sept 6)
    • Air Canada flight 7947, arriving from Toronto - A COVID-19 positive person deplaned at the airport at 9:30 p.m. September 6, 2020, collected luggage and left the airport at 10 p.m.

September 10

• Six (6) new cases of COVID-19 were reported on September 10, 2020; number of provincial cases now totals 1,676.
  • The new cases are located in the Far North East (1), Saskatoon (1), Central West (1), Central East (1) and Regina (1) zones.  The location of the sixth case is pending.
  • As of September 10:
    • 59 cases are considered active.
    • 6 more people have recovered, totaling 1,593 recoveries.
    • One (1) person is in hospital.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 69 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 153,649 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
      • 1,120 COVID-19 tests were performed on Sept 9
  • Starting September 17, the Government will be reporting on testing numbers and cases for children aged 0-19 with data by age categories and testing positivity rates posted weekly. The report will be posted at saskatchewan.ca/COVID-19/Safe Schools Plan.
    • If an outbreak is declared, all parents of that school will receive notification and the declaration will be posted to saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-Latest-Updates
  • Drive-through testing sites are now open on a first-come, first-served basis, in Regina and Saskatoon.  This is in addition to the testing and assessment centres currently open.
    • A valid Saskatchewan Health Card is required; a Canadian Armed Forces number or Interim Federal Health identification will also be accepted.
    • Drive-through testing does not require a referral from a physician or HealthLine 811
    • Locations and hours of operation:
      • Regina - International Trade Centre at Evraz Place - Hall C, 1700 Elphinstone Street
        Tuesdays and Thursdays - 4 pm – 8 pm
        Saturdays - 8 am – 4 pm
      • Saskatoon - 3630 Thatcher Avenue
        Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 12 pm - 7:15 pm
        Saturdays and Sundays - 8:30 am - 4 pm
  • The following advisory was issued on September 9:
    • Sept 9 - Saskatoon - Increased exposure at Saskatoon buinsesses (Aug 30 & Sept 7)
      • Old Navy at Preston Crossing Saskatoon – August 30, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
      • Hudson’s Bay Midtown Plaza Saskatoon – September 7, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

September 9

• One (1) new case of COVID-19 was reported on September 9, 2020; number of provincial cases now totals 1,670.
  • The new case is located in the Saskatoon zone.
  • As of September 9:
    • 59 cases are considered active.
    • Recoveries remain at 1,587.
    • One (1) person is in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 67 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 152,529 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
  • The following advisories were issued on Sept 7 - 8, 2020:
    • Sept 7 - Moose Jaw - Potential exposure at business in Moose Jaw (Sept 3)
      • Heritage Insurance Ltd., Fairford Street West, Moose Jaw from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
    • Sept 7 - Meadow Lake - Increased exposure at businesses in Meadow Lake (Aug 26 - 28)
      • Lion’s Park, SW edge of Meadow Lake along Hwy 4, August 26 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and August 28 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
      • Lakeview Park, 8 Ave E, August 26 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
      • Gateway Park, 5 Ave W, August 27 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
      • Jubilee Park, 5 Ave W, August 28 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
    • Sept 8 - Increased exposure at businesses in Watrous, Waskesiu Lake, Wakaw and Pilot Butte (Aug 28, Sept 2 & 5)
      • Co-op Watrous Food Store – August 28, 3:00-3:30 PM
      • Happy Hour Liquor Pilot Butte - September 2, 5:00-5:30 PM
      • Waskesiu Tempo, 848 Waskesiu Drive, Waskesiu Lake – September 5, 1:00-1:15 PM
      • Lake Country Co-op C-Store and Cardlock at Wakaw – SK 41 highway, Wakaw – September 5, 3:00-3:30 PM

September 8

• There were 7 new cases of COVID-19 reported on September 8, 2020; number of provincial cases now totals 1,669.
  • The new cases are located in the North Central (2), Saskatoon (1), Regina (3) and South Central (1) zones.
  • As of September 8:
    • 58 cases are considered active.
    • 7 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,587 recoveries. 
    • One (1) person is in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 67 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 151,772 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Drive-thru Testing Stites are schuled to open this week - one in Regina and one in Saskatoon. 
  • Regina's site opens to the public at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8
  • Saskatoon's site opens to the public at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 10
  • The drive-thru testing sites will not require a referral from HealthLine 811 or a family physician or nurse practitioner; a valid Saskatchewan Health Card will be required for each person getting tested.
  • Read More

September 7

• 24 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan over the Labour Day weekend (September 5-7, 2020) bringing the provinical total to 1,662 cases.
  •  The new cases are located in the Far North West (2), North West (2), Saskatoon (8), Central West (2), Central East (3), South West (1), South Central (3), South East (2), and Regina (1) zones.  The location of on (1) case reported on September 7 is pending.
  • As of September 7:
    • 58 cases are considered active.
    • Two (2) people have recovered, for a total of 1,580 recoveries. 
    • One (1) person is in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
    • 67 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 150, 737 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The following advisories were issued September 5- 7, 2020: 
  • Sept 5 - Regina - Possible exposure at businesses in Regina & Indian Head (Sept 1 -2)
  • Sept 5 - Saskatoon - Visitor limiations at Parkridge Centre 
• The following additional advisories were issued on September 4, 2020:
  • Sept 4 - Saskatoon - Potential exposure at 2 businesses in Saskatoon (Aug 28-30)
    • Milestones, 8th Street
      • Aug 28 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
      • Aug 29 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
      • Aug 30 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    • Old Navy Preston Crossing
      • Aug 28 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Sept 4- Coronach - Potential exposure at business in Coronach (Aug 26)
    • Southland Co-op, Coronach Food Store, Centre Street 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
  • Sept 4 - Saskatoon - Possible exposure at business in Saskatoon (Aug 27)
    • Co-Op Gas Bar, Molland Lane from 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
  • Sept 4 - Assiniboia - Possible exposure at businesses in Assiniboia (Aug 25)
    • Fresh St​​art Restaurant, approximately 1:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. 
    • Timo​​​thy Daniels Clothing Company, approximately 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. 
  • Sept 5 - Moose Jaw - Possible exposure at businesses in Moose Jaw   
    • UPDATED to add:
      • Aug 29 - McDonald's Restaurant, MacDonald St W, approximately 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Week of August 30 - September 5

September 4

• Four (4) new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 4, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,638 cases.
  •  The new cases are located in the North Central (1), Central West (1), South West (1) and South Central (1) zones.
  • As of September 4:
    • 36 cases are considered active.
    • Four (4) more people are recovered, for a total of 1,578 recoveries. 
    • Three (3) people are in hospital; one (1) person is in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 144, 672 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The following advisory was issued on Sept 4: 
  • Sept 4 - Moose Jaw - Possible exposure at Moose Jaw businesses (Aug 27, 29, Sept 1)
    • Aug 27 - Moose J​​aw Co-op, 1 Ave NW,  approximately 11:00 a.m. to  11:30 a.m.
    • Aug 29 - Past Ti​mes Old Time Photography & Gifts, approximately 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Sept 1 - Moose Jaw Co-op, 1 Ave NW, approximately 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Sept 1 - Moose Jaw Co-op Gas Station, 1 Ave NW, approximately 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.​

September 3

• 10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 3, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,634 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (6), Central West (2), North Central (1) and South Central (1) zones.
  • As of September 3:
    • 36 cases are considered active.
    • Three more people are recovered, for a total of 1,574 recoveries. 
    • Two (2) people remain in hospital; one (1) person is in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 143, 451 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The following advisory was issued on Sept 3:
  • Prince Albert, North Battleford, Shell Lake - Potential exposure (Aug 28-31)

September 2

• There were two (2) new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on September 2, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,624 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the North West (1) and South Central (1) zones. 
  • The location of thepending case from September 1 was the North West zone.
  • As of September 2:
    • 29 cases are considered active.
    • Four more people are recovered, for a total of 1,571 recoveries. 
    • Two (2) people remain in hospital; one (1) person is in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 142, 126 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Public health officials are discouraging recreational travel to and from Saskatchewan. 
  • Essential travel, including travel for agricultural production, industry, transport, medical appointments, etc. has always been permitted and will continue to be; unnecessary trips should be avoided at this time.

September 1

• There were three (3) new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on September 1, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,622 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the North Central (1) and Saskatoon (1) zones.  The location of the third case is pending.
  • As of September 1:
    • 31 cases are considered active.
    • 6 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,567 recoveries. 
    • Three (3) people remain in hospital; two (2) people are in ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 140,906 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 31

• Four (4) new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on August 31, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,619 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (1), Central East (1), South West (1) and South Central (1) zones.
  • As of August 31:
    • 34 cases are considered active.
    • Five (5) of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 12 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,561 recoveries. 
    • Three (3) people remain in hospital; two (2) people are in ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 140, 253 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the August 29-30 weekend, four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,615 cases. 
  • The new cases are located in the South West (2) and Saskatoon (2) zones.
  • As of August 30:
    • 42 cases are considered active. 
    • 17 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 6 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,549 recoveries. 
    • Three people are in hospital, with two in ICU. 
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 139, 272 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The following advisory has been issued:
  • Aug 31 - Prince Albert - Increased exposure at four Prince Albert businesses (Aug 22, 23 26)
• Over the August 29-30 weekend, the following advisories were issued:
  • Aug 28 - Regina - Possible exposure at Regina airport (Aug 23)
  • Aug 30 - Regina - Possible exposure at Regina businsesses (Aug 23, 24, 27)

Week of August 23 - 29

August 28, 2020

• Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on August 28, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,611 cases.
  • The new cases are located in the Far North (1) and Saskatoon (1) zones.
  • As of August 28:
    • 44 cases are considered active.
    • 20 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 16 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,543 recoveries. 
    • Three people remain in hospital; two people are in ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 136, 333 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

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August 27, 2020

• There were 5 new cases of COVID-19 reported on August 27, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,609 cases.
  • Of the new cases 3 are from the north west zone and 2 from the Saskatoon zone.
  • As of August 27:
    • 58 cases are considered active.
    • 29 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 7 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,527 recoveries. 
    • Three people are in hospital; two people are in ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 24 deaths have been reported to date.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 134, 772 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Today the ministries of Health and Education released The Safe Schools Plan: Parent Information Packages
  • Packages contains general background on the Safe Schools Plan and guidance on how to prepare for a safe return to schools. 
  • The package contains new information on the notification and illness process if a child, teacher or staff members tests positive for COVID-19, and guidance on further steps that could be taken including when individual students or cohorts should self-monitor or self-isolate.
  • Package also includes detailed fact-sheets on COVID-19 testing options and, processes for notification of illness in school, and information regarding thresholds for changes to in-classroom learning.
  • Read more
• In addition, an advisory for the Yorkton areas was issued for potential exposure at Starbuck (Broadway St. E) on Aug 18 and 20; read more.

August 26, 2020

• Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported on August 26, 2020 bringing the provinical total to 1,604 cases.
  • One additional Saskatchewan resident with COVID-19 has died.
  • As of August 26:
    • 60 cases are considered active.
    • 24 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 30 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,520 recoveries. 
    • Three people are in hospital; two people are in the ICU in Saskatoon.
    • 66 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 133, 518 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 25, 2020

• No new cases of COVID-19 were reported on August 25, 2020; one previously reported case was determined to be an out-of-province resident, bringing the provinical total to 1,601cases.
  • One additional Saskatchewan resident with COVID-19 has died.
  • As of August 25:
    • 88 cases are considered active.
    • 57 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 10 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,490 recoveries. 
    • Four people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 65 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 133, 332 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 24, 2020

• Saskatchewan reported three new cases of COVID-19 on August 24, 2020, bringing the provinical total to 1,602 cases; one case was deemed to be an out-of-province resident and was removed from the provinical total. 
  • All of today's new cases (3) were reported in the north west zone.
  • As of August 24:
    • 98 cases are considered active.
    • 60 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 10 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,482 recoveries. 
    • Five people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 65 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 131,944 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the August 22-23 weekend, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,600 cases. 
  • Of the new cases, 2 are in the south west zone, 1 is in the north central zone, 1 is in Regina and 1 is in Saskatoon. 
  • As of August 23:
    • 106 cases are considered active. 
    • 69 of the active cases are in communical living settings.
    • 33 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,472 recoveries. 
    • Five people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 65 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 130,913 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the August 22-23 weekend, the following advisories were issued:
  • Aug 22 - Regina - Possible exposure at Designer Shoe Warehouse (Aug 14 - 20)
  • Aug 22 - Prince Albert - Possible exposure at two businesses (Aug 21)
  • Aug 22 - Swift Current - Possible exposure at three businesses (Aug 17, 21)

Week of August 16-22

August 21, 2020

• On August 21, 2020, six new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,595. Of the new cases, two are in the north west zone, one is in the north east, one is in Saskatoon and two are in the south west zone. One case is an individual who was tested in Alberta.
  • As of August 21:
    • 134 cases are considered active. 
    • 20 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,439 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital, with four in ICU.
    • 65 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 127,896 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

August 20, 2020

• On August 20, 2020, four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,590. Of the new cases, one is in Saskatoon and three are in the south central zone. 
  • As of August 20:
    • 149 cases are considered active. 
    • nine more people have recovered, for a total of 1,419 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 99 of 149 active cases are people living in communal settings. 
    • 65 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 126,624 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 19, 2020

• On August 19, 2020, four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,586 cases. Two of the new cases are in the south west zone, and two are in the north west zone. 
  • As of August 19:
    • 154 cases are considered active. 
    • seven more people have recovered, for a total of 1,410 recoveries. 
    • seven people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 125,181 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 18, 2020

• On August 18, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,582 cases. The new case is in Saskatoon. 
  • As of August 18:
    • 157 cases are considered active. 
    • 16 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,403 recoveries. 
    • eight people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 107 of 157 active cases are in communal living settings. 
    • 124,219 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 17, 2020

• On August 17, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,581 cases. The new case is in the south west zone. 
  • As of August 17:
    • 172 cases are considered active. 
    • 22 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,387 recoveries. 
    • eight people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 123,288 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the August 15-16 weekend, 40 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,580 cases. 
  • Of the new cases, 18 are in the north west zone, two are in Saskatoon, 11 are in the south central zone, 1 is in the west central zone, three are in the central east zone, and five are in the south west zone.
  • Of the 40 new cases, 35 are from communal living settings.
  • As of August 16:
    • 193 cases are considered active. 
    • 18 more people are recovered, for a total of 1,365 recoveries. 
    • eight people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 122,245 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Two deaths related to COVID-19 were reported over the August 15-16 weekend:
  • Reported August 15, an individual in the south central zone who was in the 80-89 age range. 
  • Reported August 16, an individual in the north central zone who was in the 80-89 age range.

Week of August 9-15

August 14, 2020

• On August 14, 2020, 30 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,541.
• Of the new cases, one is in the north central zone, 23 are in the south west zone, and six are in the south central zone.
  • As of August 14:
    • 174 cases are considered active. 
    • 22 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,347 recoveries. 
    • 10 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 118,470 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    • All of the 30 new cases are in communal living settings. Of Saskatchewan's 174 active cases, 108 are in communal living settings. 

August 13, 2020

• On August 13, 2020, 27 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,511. Of the new cases, 18 are in the south west zone, four in the south central zone, three are in Saskatoon and two are in Regina. 
  • As of August 13:
    • 166 cases are considered active. 
    • 11 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,325 recoveries. 
    • 10 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 116,804 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    • 22 of 27 new cases are in communal living settings. Of Saskatchewan's 166 active cases, 95 are in communal living settings. 

August 12, 2020

• On August 12, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,484 cases. Of the new cases, four are in Regina and one is in the north central zone. 
  • As of August 12:
    • 150 cases are considered active. 
    • 20 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,314 recoveries. 
    • 10 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 115,004 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

August 11, 2020

• On August 11, 2020, 29 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,479 cases. Of the new cases, 17 are in Saskatoon, four are in Regina, four are in the south west, three are in south central and one is in the north west zone. Eleven of the new cases in the Saskatoon zone are in a communal living setting outside the city.
  • As of August 11:
    • 165 cases are considered active. 
    • 29 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,294 recoveries. 
    • 11 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 113,972 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

August 10, 2020

• On August 10, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,450. Of the new cases, one is in Saskatoon, three are in Regina, and one is in the south central zone. 
  • As of August 10:
    • 165 cases are considered active. 
    • eight more people have recovered, for a total of 1,265 recoveries. 
    • 13 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 113,045 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the August 8-9 weekend, 39 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,257. Of the new cases, 16 are in Regina, one is in the north west, three are in north central, four are in Saskatoon, one is in central west, four are in the south west, and eight are in the south central zone. Residence information is pending for two cases. 
  • As of August 9:
    • 168 cases are considered active. 
    • 1,257 people have recovered (36 recoveries over the weekend). 
    • 13 people are in hospital with six in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 111,748 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Precautionary advisories have been released by the SHA specific to Regina and Saskatoon. Read the details here. 

Week of August 2-8

August 7, 2020

• On August 7, 2020, 23 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,409 cases. Of the new cases, one is in the north west, three are in Saskatoon, two are in central east, two are in Regina, three are in the south west and 12 are in the south central zone. Nineteen of the new cases are people living in communal settings. 
  • As of August 7:
    • 168 cases are considered active. 
    • 57 more people have recovered, for a provincial total of 1,221 recoveries. 
    • 13 people are in hospital, with four in ICU.
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 108,148 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. On August 6, 2,129 tests were completed -- the highest daily number to date. 
• The province is reporting a 20th COVID-19-related death. This individual was in the south west zone and in the 60-69 age range. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that six million disposable masks have been purchased for schools, and the government is actively considering implementing a mandatory masking policy as outlined under Level 2 of the Safe School's Plan. Read more. 

August 6, 2020

• On August 6, 2020, 11 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,387 cases. Of the new cases, nine are in south central zone, one is in Saskatoon and one is in the south west. Ten of the new cases are individuals living in communal settings. 
  • As of August 6:
    • 204 cases are considered active. 
    • 31 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,164 recoveries. 
    • 13 people are in hospital, with six in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 106,019 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• The province is reporting a 19th COVID-19-related death. This individual was in the Regina region and was in the 70-79 age range. 

August 5, 2020

• On August 5, 2020, eight new COVID-19 cases were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of cases to 1,376. Of the new cases, three are in the north east. two are in Saskatoon, one is in central west and two are in Regina. 
  • As of August 5:
    • 225 cases are considered active.
    • 36 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,133 recoveries. 
    • 15 people are in hospital, with eight in ICU.
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 105,065 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

August 4, 2020

• On August 4, 2020, nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of cases to 1,368.
  • As of August 4:
    • 253 cases are considered active. 
    • eight more people have recovered, for a total of 1,097 recoveries.
    • 14 people are in hospital, with seven in ICU. 
    • 104,279 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• Over the August 1-3 long weekend, 40 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,359 cases. The locations are as follows:
  • nine in the north region
  • five in the Saskatoon region
  • 16 in the south region
  • four in the Regina region
  • six in the central region
• Of the 40 new cases, 18 cases are from communal living settings across Saskatchewan. 
  • As of August 4:
    • 252 cases are considered active. 
    • 1,089 people have recovered. 
    • 15 people are in hospital, with six in ICU. 
    • 64 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 103,591 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• Due to a potential transmission in Turtleford on August 2, visitation is limited at the Riverside Health Complex for both in-patient and acute patient care. Read more.
• The province has introduced a new case-reporting map that breaks up Saskatchewan into 13 regions. Read more. 

Week of July 25-August 1

July 31, 2020

• On July 31, 2020, 14 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, and one case was removed from the count, bringing the provincial total to 1,319. Of the 14 cases, one is in the north, six are central, one is in Saskatoon and six are in the south region. Nine of the 14 new cases are in communal living settings across the province. The case that was removed was found to be an out-of-province resident who will be counted in their home province. 
  • As of July 31:
    • 293 cases are considered active. 
    • 24 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,008 recoveries. 
    • 15 people are in hospital, with six in ICU. 
    • 63 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 98,510 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan, with 1,804 COVID-19 tests performed on July 30. 

July 30, 2020

• On July 30, 2020, 38 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,306 cases. Of the new cases, 14 are in the central region, 12 are in the north, six are in the south, five are in Saskatoon and one is in the far north. Twenty-three of the 38 cases are in communal living settings across Saskatchewan.
  • As of July 30:
    • 304 cases are considered active.
    • 55 more people have recovered, for a total of 984 recoveries. 
    • 14 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 63 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 96,706 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan, with 1,682 tests performed on July 29.
• An 18th person has died in Saskatchewan after testing positive for COVID-19. This person was a resident of the south region and between the ages of 90-99. 
• The SHA has announced that visitation will be limited in facilities in northeast Saskatchewan, including hospitals in Melfort, Tisdale and Nipawin, and Pineview Lodge in Nipawin, Parkland Place in Melfort and New Market Place in Tisdale. Read more. 
• An outbreak has been declared at the Prairie Wind Estate personal care home in Herbert. An individual associated with the care home has tested positive for COVID-19. Staff and residents of the home are being tested for COVID-19, and visitor restrictions are in place to control and contain the virus. Read more.

July 29, 2020

• On July 29, 2020, 50 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,268 cases. Of the new cases, 44 are in the north, three are in the south, two are in Regina and one is in the central region. 
  • As of July 29:
    • 322 cases are considered active. 
    • 22 more people have recovered, for a total of 929 recoveries. 
    • 15 people are in hospital, with five in ICU.
    • 61 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 95,024 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan, including 1,355 tests performed on July 28.
• Parking fees for physicians and SHA staff will resume On August 2, 2020. 

July 28, 2020

• On July 28, 2020, nine new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 1,218 cases. 
  • As of July 28:
    • 294 cases are considered active. 
    • 21 people have recovered, for a total of 907 recoveries. 
    • 13 people are in hospital, with five in ICU. 
    • 61 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 93,669 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• A 17th person has died after testing positive for COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. This person was in the 70-79 age range and was from the South region. 

July 27, 2020

• 31 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on July 27, 2020 bringing the total to 1,178 cases. 

• 42 cases were reported on July 26, 2020.

• 37 cases were reported on July 25, 2020.

• Of the 1,209 reported cases,
  • 307 are considered active. 
  • 886 people have recovered.
  • 14 in hospital.
  • 61 cases are health care workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to health care in all instances.

Week of July 20-24

July 24, 2020

• On July 24, 2020, 27 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchwan
• 167 new cases of COVID19 were reported in Saskatchewan the week of July 18 – 24, 2020, bringing the total to 1,099 reported cases.
  • 218 active cases
  • 14 patients in hospital (4 in ICU)
  • 838 recovered
  • 16 confirmed deaths (one death reported July 23, 2020)
  • 59 cases are health care workers
• Areas of Elevated Activity for COVID-19:
  • All patients coming from communities or health facilities that are being considered areas of elevated activity for COVID-19 will be placed on droplet/contact plus precautions for 14 days from their last exposure.
  • This includes patients, residents and clients coming to outpatient settings, emergency departments, all new inpatient admissions, continuing care, EMS, home care and primary care.
  • See list of areas of elevated activity for COVID-19.

July 23, 2020

• On July 23, 2020 42 new cases were reported in Saskatchewan. 
• One person from the North who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.  This person was in the 60-69 age range.
• Of the 1,072 cases:
  • 218 are considered active.
  • 13 people are in hospital.
  • 838 people have recovered.
  • 192 cases are travellers;
  • 559 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 205 have no known exposures; and
  • 116 are under investigation by local public health.
  • 58 cases are health care workers.
• COVID-19 testing is now available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not.  A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.

July 22, 2020

• On July 22, 2020 60 new cases were reported in Saskatchewan 
• Of the 1,030 cases:
  • 189 cases are travellers;
  • 532 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 184 have no known exposures; and
  • 125 are under investigation by local public health.
  • 58 cases are health care workers; however, not all related to work. 344 of the cases are from the Far North, 216 are from the Saskatoon area, 173 from the South, 125 from the North, 87 from the Regina area and 85 from the Central region.
  • 190 are considered active.
  • A total of 825 people have recovered.
• 17 Hutterite communities have active cases. They’re located in:
  • Auverge
  • Biggar
  • Carmichael
  • Eagle Creek
  • Grandview
  • Harris
  • Kindersley
  • Lawtonia
  • Maple Creek
  • Newcombe
  • Perdue
  • Pleasant Valley
  • Prariedale
  • Saskatchewan Landing
  • St. Andrews
  • Tramping Lake
  • Webb
• Since mid-June, there has been an increase in cases in the southwest and west-central parts of Saskatchewan, both on colonies and in the broader community. 
• COVID-19 testing is now available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not.  A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.

July 21, 2020

• On July 21, 2020 8 new cases were reported in Saskatchewan 
• Total Cases: 970
  • 142 active cases 
  • 813 recoveries 
  • 12 in hospital
  • 58 health care workers 
  • 187 cases are travellers
  • 528 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 168 have no known exposures; and 
  • 87 are under investigation by local public health
• Since mid-June, there has been an increase in cases in the southwest and west-central parts of Saskatchewan, both on colonies and in the broader community. 
• COVID-19 testing is now available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not.  A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.

Reopening Saskatchewan deatils: 

• Starting July 21, modifications come into effect for:
  • Drive-in theatres: reducing distance between vehicles to two metres, down from five metres.
  • Retail guidelines, libraries and places of worship: reducing the length of time that returned or donated items must be held to 24 hours, down from 72 hours.
  • Fitness facilities: permitting 24-hour access to fitness facilities, and ensuring registration of guests to facilitate contact tracing, if required.
  • Campgrounds: laundry facilities are now able to open following new guidelines for safe operation.
  • Yard and Garage Sales - operating guidelines outlined in the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan: www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open
  • Door-to-door Canvassing and Sales - operating guidelines outlined in the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan: www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open

July 20, 2020

• On July 20, 2020 19 new cases were reported in Saskatchewan 
• Total Cases: 962
  • 145 active cases 
  • 802 recoveries 
  • 58 are health care workers 
  • 340 of the cases are from the Far North, 211 are from the Saskatoon area, 124 from the North, 120 from the South, 87 from the Regina area and 80 from the Central region
  • 184 cases are travellers;
  • 519 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
  • 167 have no known exposures; and
  • 92 are under investigation by local public health.
• Since Sunday, July 19, 2020, 1,319 COVID-19 tests were performed, resulting in a total of 3,953 tests taking place over the past three days.
• Since mid-June, there has been an increase in cases in the southwest and west-central parts of Saskatchewan, both on colonies and in the broader community. 

Week of July 13-17

July 17, 2020

• On July 17, 2020, 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan. The new cases are located in the Far North (1), North (1), Central (8), South (1) and Regina (2) regions.
• Total cases: 936
  • 128 are considered active.
  • 59 cases are health care workers
  • 340 of the cases are from the Far North, 204 are from the Saskatoon area, 122 from the North, 116 from the South, 87 from the Regina area and 67 from the Central region.
  • 12 inpatient/ICU hospitalizations
  • 793 recoveries

July 16, 2020

• As of July 16, 2020 there were 42 new confimred cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan - the largest one-day increase since the pandemic began
  • 11 in hospital 
  • 923 total cases 
  • 794 recoveries 

The Saskatchew​​an Health Authority is asking the public for their support and cooperation in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As a result of an increased risk for COVID-19 in the south west and west central areas of Saskatchewan, visitation at Cypress Regional Hospital, as well as long-term care homes and personal care homes within close proximity to areas with an increased transmission of COVID-19, will be temporarily restricted.

Increased Risk of COVID-19 Transmission in Saskatchewan: The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of an emergent situation in the southwest and west central areas of the province.

As of July 15, 2020, the following rural municipalities and areas have increased risk of transmission of COVID-19:

• Maple Creek (No. 111) 
• Auvergne (No. 76) 
• Biggar (No. 347) 
• City of Swift Current
• Eagle Creek (No. 376) 
• Grandview #349
• Harris (No. 316)
• Kellross #247
• Lac Pelletier (No. 107) 
• Newcombe (No. 260) 
• Perdue (No. 346)
• Pleasant Valley #288
• Prairiedale (No. 321)
• Tramping Lake #380

July 15, 2020

• On July 15, 2020, 5 news cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan
  • 3 cases in the Central region
  • 1 case in Saskatoon
  • 1 case in the South
• Total cases: 881
  • 75 active cases
  • 791 recoveries
  • 8 people are in hospital (6 are inpatient care, 2 in ICU)  
  • 58 cases are health workers

July 14, 2020

• The Government of Saskatchewan has identified five domestic flights that entered or left Saskatchewan with confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board. The passengers of the following flights are asked to self-monitor for symtoms for 14 days after arrival, and call 811 is COVID-19 symptoms develop:
  • July 6: WestJet 296 from Calgary to Regina
  • July 4: Air Canada 7947 from Toronto to Regina, rows 14 to 20
  • June 23: Air Canada 1121 from Toronto to Saskatoon
  • June 16: Air Canada 217 (originally 8737) from Saskatoon to Vancouver, rows 13 to 19
  • June 11: WestJet 3370 from Calgary to Saskatoon, rows four to 10
• On July 14, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 876. Three of the new cases are in the central region, one is in the Saskatoon region and one is in the Regina region. 
  • As of July 14:
    • 76 cases are considered active. 
    • 19 more people have recovered, for a total of 785 recoveries. 
    • six people are in hospital, with two in ICU. 
    • 58 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 75,774 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of July 14, COVID-19 tests is available to anyone in Saskatchewan, regardless of whether or not they have symptoms. An appointment can be made by calling HealthLine 811 for a referral. 

July 13, 2020

• On July 13, 2020, 31 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan.  In addition, there were two cases reported on July 11 and 23 cases reported on July 12. 

  • July 11 - one new case in the Central region and one in the South.

  • July 12 - 13 new cases in the South, five in the Saskatoon area, three in Central and two in the Regina area.

  • July 13 - 27 new cases in the Central region, two in the Regina area, one in the Saskatoon area and one in the South.

• As of July 13:
  • Of the 871 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 90 are considered active.
  • 57 cases are health care workers.
  • A total of 766 people have recovered. 
• Beginning July 14, COVID-19 testing will be available universally to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not.  A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811.  SHA laboratories are currently processing approximately 600 tests per day, with capacity to perform upwards of 1,800 tests per day.

Week of July 5-11

July 10, 2020

• On July 10, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 815. The new cases are in the central region. 
  • As of July 10:
    • 43 cases are considered active. 
    • seven more people have recovered, for a total of 757 recoveries. 
    • four people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 72,560 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

July 9, 2020

• As of July 8, 2020, the state of emergency in Saskatchewan has been further extended.
• On July 9, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 813. Two new cases are in the south, one is in the Saskatoon region, one is in the far north and one is in the central region. 
  • As of July 9:
    • 48 cases are considered active. 
    • four more people have recovered, for a total of 750 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital and one is in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 71,757 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan has been updated to include guidelines for the following:
  • Temporary food vendors;
  • Racing and rodeos;
  • Banquet and conference facilities; 
  • Car and trade shows;
  • Seating areas (including drive-in theatres, public and farmers markets);
  • Camping at provincial parks; and, 
  • Live performances inside restaurants and licensed establishments, plus public and farmers markets. 
    • Read the updated plan here. 
• The SHA is warning of an individual was working at the Canadian Brewhouse Stonebridge in Saskatoon and later tested positive for COVID-19. Anyone who attended the business during the following hours is asked to self-monitor for symptoms, and contact 811 if symptoms develop:
  • Wednesday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 2 from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  • Friday, July 3 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
    • Read more.

July 8, 2020

• On July 8, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 808 cases. One case is in the Saskatoon region and one is in the north. 
  • As of July 8:
    • 47 cases are considered active. 
    • nine more people have recovered, for a total of 746 recoveries. 
    • three people are in hospital, and none are in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 70,875 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The SHA is reporting an increase in cases in the Prince Albert area, and is urging residents to follow public health measures for their own safety. As a result of the increased number of positive cases in the area, visitation will be restricted at Victoria Hospital and long-term care homes. Read more.
• Lloydminster and area residents are being warned of a possible COVID-19 transmission that may have occurred between June 27 and July 5 at the following locations:
  • Wal-Mart
  • Superstore
  • Goodknight Inn
  • Superlodge Motel
    • Anyone who visited these locations during this time period is asked to monitor for symptoms and self-isolate and call 811 if symptoms present. Read more.

July 7, 2020

• The province has reported its 15th COVID-19-related death. This individual was a resident of the north region, and was in their 20s. 
• On July 7, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 806 cases. This new case is a resident of the Saskatoon region who was tested out of province. 
  • As of July 7:
    • 54 cases are considered active. 
    • five more people have recovered, for a total of 737 recoveries. 
    • four people are in hospital, and none are in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 70,294 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Visitation guidelines for SHA facilities, long-term care homes, personal care homes and Ministry of Social Services group homes have been updated, effective July 7. Read more. 

July 6, 2020

• On July 6, 2020, nine new cases were reported in Saskatchewan, including two that were reported July 4, four reported on July 5 and three reported on July 6. Three of the cases are in the far north region, one is in the north, one is in the central region, two are in Saskatoon and two are in the south. 
  • As of July 6:
    • 59 cases are considered active. 
    • there are 805 confirmed cases in Saskatchewan.
    • four people are in hospital, with one in ICU.
    • 21 more people have recovered, for 732 recoveries. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 69,890 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 19:00 EST on July 5, 2020, there were 105,536 cases if COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 8,684 people have died after testing positive with the virus. 
• Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan begins today with indoor pools, indoor rinks, indoor sports and activities, and the performing arts allowed to reopen. Read the updated plan here. 
  • Also on July 6, restaurants and other licensed establishments are allowed to increase occupancy to a level that still allows staff and guests to maintain two metres of distance. VLTs, pool tables, dart boards and arcade games also reopen on July 6. 

Week of June 28-July 4

July 3, 2020

• On July 3, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial case number to 796. The new case is in the far north region. 
  • As of July 3:
    • 71 cases are considered active. 
    • 10 more people have recovered, for a total of 711 recoveries. 
    • four people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 67,791 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Effective July 7, the province is expanding visitation guidelines for facilities include acute and long-term care. Read more. 

July 2, 2020

• On July 2, 2020, 10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the Saskatchewan public. Of these cases, four were reported to the government on July 1, and six were reported on July 2. Seven new cases are in the far north region, two are in the north and one is in Saskatoon.
  • As of July 2:
    • 80 cases are considered active. 
    • 701 people have recovered (an increase of 17 from June 30). 
    • six people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 67,243 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The province is reporting a 14th COVID-19-related death. The individual was in their 70s and a resident of the far north region. 
• The travel advisory regarding non-essential travel between northern Alberta and northwest Saskatchewan has been rescinded. The initial advisory was issued on April 18, 2020, but has ended because the outbreak in northern Alberta is over. Read more.
• The federal government has extended its mandatory quarantine order for most people entering Canada. The order is extended until August 31, 2020, in an effort to help stop of the spread of COVID-19. 

June 30, 2020

• The SHA has issued an advisory warning people who visited Sunnyside Bar at Emma Lake at certain times to check for COVID-19 symptoms, after a staff member tested positive for the virus. The times are:
  • Friday, June 26 between 4-9 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 27 between 4-9 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 29 between 4-9 p.m.
• On June 30, 2020, six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 785. Of the new cases, three are in the far north, two are in the north and one is in the south. 
  • As of June 30:
    • 88 cases are considered active. 
    • five people have recovered, for a total of 684 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital, with one in ICU.
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 65,940 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that beginning July 6, indoor pools, indoor rinks, indoor sports and activities, and the performing arts will be able to reopen. The seating capacity for restaurants will also increase. On July 9, casinos and bingo halls will be able to reopen for business. Racetracks and rodeos can reopen on July 16. Read more. Read the latest version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan here. 

June 29, 2020

• On June 29, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 779. The new case is in the far north region. 
  • As of June 29:
    • 87 cases are considered active. 
    • 18 more people have recovered, for a total of 679 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital, with zero in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 65,496 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• Over the June 27-28 weekend, seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 228. All new cases were in the far north region. 
  • As of June 28:
    • 104 cases were considered active.
    • seven more people recovered, for a total of 661 recoveries. 
    • six people were in hospital, with zero in ICU.
    • 55 cases were in healthcare workers.
    • 64,800 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan begins on June 29. In this phase, museums, libraries, galleries, and theatres, along with indoor pools, rinks, casinos and bingo halls will be allowed to open. Read the updated Re-Open Saskatchewan plan here.

Week of June 21-27

June 26, 2020

• On June 26, 2020, 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 772. Ten of the new cases are connected to the outbreak near Maple Creek in the south region, two are in the north and one is in the far north. 
  • As of June 26:
    • 105 cases are considered active. 
    • six more people have recovered, for a total of 654 recoveries. 
    • nine people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 63,116 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

June 25, 2020

• On June 25, 2020, three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, and one case was removed from the count, bringing the provincial total to 759. Of the three new cases, two are in the far north region and one is in the Saskatoon region. 
  • As of June 25:
    • 98 cases are considered active. 
    • five more people have recovered, for a total of 648 recoveries. 
    • nine people are in hospital, with two in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 62,435 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Emergency services resumed at the Herbert and District Health Centre, effective June 25. 

June 24, 2020

• On June 24, 2020, four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 757. One of the new cases is a Saskatchewan resident tested out of province. Of the three cases in Saskatchewan, two are in the far north region and one is in the south. 
  • As of June 24:
    • 101 cases are considered active. 
    • one more person has recovered, for a total of 643 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital, with one person in ICU. 
    • 55 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 61,856 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 19:00 EST on June 24, 2020, there were 102,242 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 8,484 people have died after testing positive for the virus. 
• Emergency services resumed at the Davidson Health Centre, effective June 24. 

June 23, 2020

• On June 23, 2020, 11 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 753. Ten new cases are in the far north region and one is in Saskatoon. Nine cases -- representing out-of-province residents -- were removed from the total. 
  • As of June 23:
    • 98 cases are considered active. 
    • 642 people have recovered.
    • 52 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • four people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 61,226 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that Phase 4.2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan will begin on June 29, 2020. In this phase, museums, libraries, galleries, and theatres, along with indoor pools, rinks, casinos and bingo halls will be allowed to open. Read the updated Re-Open Saskatchewan plan here.

June 22, 2020

• On June 22, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 751. Four new cases are in the far north region, and one is in the Saskatoon region. 
  • As of June 22:
    • two individuals who tested positive in Saskatchewan but are from out-of-province are included in the total number of cases.
    • 95 cases are considered active. 
    • three people are in hospital in ICU. 
    • 53 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 60,780 COVID-19 tests have been performed. 
• The SHA has revised the date of the end of the Saskatoon outbreak, changing it to June 21.
• Over the June 20-21 weekend, 31 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 746. 
  • As of June 21:
    • 88 cases were considered active. 
    • seven more people recovered, for a total of 643. 
    • 53 cases were in healthcare workers.
    • three people were in ICU in hospital. 
    • 60,060 COVID-19 tests had been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 19:00 EST on June 21, 2020, there were 101,337 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 8,430 people have died after testing positive for the virus. 

Week of June 14-20

June 19, 2020

• On June 19, 2020, eight new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 716. Seven of the cases are in the far north region, and one is in the Saskatoon region. 
  • As of June 19:
    • 67 cases are considered active. 
    • the number of recoveries remains at 636.
    • 53 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • four people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 58,611 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• The Saskatchewan Health Authority is no longer stocking or supplying the HealthCare Plus Hand Sanitizers that are considered risky for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Read more. 
• The SUN Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting. Read more.

June 18, 2020

• On June 18, 2020, 15 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 708. Fourteen of the new cases are in the south region, and one is in the far north region. 
  • Regarding the 14 new cases in the south: 
    • An outbreak has been declared by the SHA in two Hutterite communities in the R.M. of Maple Creek. Contact tracing is underway. Cases are being investigated for connection to interprovincial travel to Alberta. 
  • As of June 18:
    • 59 cases are considered active. 
    • three more people have recovered, for a total of 636 recoveries. 
    • two people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 53 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 57,836 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• The Government of Saskatchewan has released guidelines for students returning to school in the fall. Read more.

June 17, 2020

• On June 17, 2020, nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 693. Seven new cases are in the far north region, and two are in the Saskatoon region.
  • As of June 17:
    • 47 cases are considered active. 
    • two more people have recovered, for a total of 633 recoveries. 
    • two people are in hospital, with one in ICU.
    • 53 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 57,217 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of June 17, an outbreak has been declared in two Hutterite communities in the R.M. of Maple Creek. In total, sixteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 -- two last week and 14 more confirmed on June 17. The SHA says the cases are being investigated in connection to interprovincial travel to Alberta, as well as in the area. Read more.

June 16, 2020

• On June 16, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 684. The new case is in the Saskatoon region. 
  • As of June 16:
    • 40 cases are considered active. 
    • two more people have recovered, for a total of 631 recoveries. 
    • three people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 52 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 56,715 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that part one of Phase 4 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan will begin on Monday, June 22. In Phase 4.1, the following activities can be underway:
  • outdoor sports and activities;
  • child and youth day camps; and, 
  • outdoor pools and splash pads. 
• Phase 4.1 will increase the maximum number of people at indoor gatherings to 30, only when space allows for two metres of physical distancing. Food service at any gatherings should be plated, with only one person handling food preparation. 
• As of 20:00 EST on June 16, 2020, there were 99,467 of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 8,213 people have died after testing positive for the virus. 

June 15, 2020

• As of June 15, 2020, there are 18 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 683. Thirteen of the new cases are in the far north region and most are connected to a wake and funeral held June 10 and 11th. Three cases are in the Saskatoon region, but two of these individuals live outside of Saskatchewan. 
  • As of June 15:
    • 41 cases are considered active. 
    • one more person has recovered, for a total of 629 recoveries.  
    • two people are currently in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 52 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 56,223 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the June 13-14 weekend, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 665. The new cases were in the far north region and in Saskatoon. 
  • As of June 14:
    • 21 cases were considered active. 
    • 628 people had recovered
    • two people were in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 51 cases were in healthcare workers. 
    • 55,656 COVID-19 tests had been performed. 
• As of 19:30 on June 14, 2020, there were 98,787 COVID-19 cases in Canada. To date, 8,146 people have died after testing positive with the virus. 

Week of June 7-14

June 12, 2020

• On June 12, 2020, three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 663. Saskatoon, the far north and the south regions each have one new case. 
  • As of June 12:
    • 23 cases are considered active. 
    • one more person has recovered, for a total of 627 recoveries. 
    • one person is in hospital in ICU.
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 54,508 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• The Government of Saskatchewan has extended the provincial state of emergency until June 24, 2020. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan is clarifying two points regarding updates to the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan: 
  • Outdoor sports and activities cannot begin training or practicing until the first part of Phase 4, which will be announced early next week. 
  • Revised places of worship guidelines do not include wedding receptions. For ceremonies of up to 150 people, no food can be served. 
• As of June 12, expectant mothers and families are allowed two designated support persons for their birth experience. Read more.

June 11, 2020

• Two people who attended a wake and funeral in Clearwater River Dene have tested positive for COVID-19. The wake was on June 10 and the funeral was June 11. The SHA and Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority are advising everyone who attended either event to immediately self-isolate and self-monitor. Read more. 
• On June 11, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 660. One is in the Saskatoon region, and the other is in the far north region. 
  • As of June 11:
    • 21 cases are considered active. 
    • two more people have recovered, for 626 total recoveries. 
    • one person is currently in hospital in ICU. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 53,853 COVID-19 tests have been performed. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan announced updated guidelines for ceremonies with up to 150 people. These guidelines apply to places of worship (including celebrations of life, weddings and outdoor ceremonies) and graduation celebrations. Read more. 
• As of 19:31 EST on June 11, 2020, there were 97,530 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 7,994 people have died after testing positive for the virus. 

June 10, 2020

• On June 10, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 656. One new case is in Saskatoon, and the other is in the south region. 
  • As of June 10:
    • one person is in hospital in ICU.
    • 21 cases are considered active. 
    • no more people have recovered, leaving the number of recoveries at 624. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 53,116 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The second phase of SHA Service Resumption begins on June 16, which will increase surgical capacity to 65-70 per cent and increase medical imaging capacity, including MRI and CT scans. SUN continues to work to understand what the operational plan for resumption is and where it will take place. To read the information currently available from the Ministry of Health, click here.
• As of 19:30 on June 10, 2020, there were 97,125 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 7,960 people have died after testing positive for the virus. 

June 9, 2020

• On June 9, 2020, the community-based COVID-19 outbreak in the City of Saskatoon was declared over. No outbreaks are ongoing in Saskatchewan. 
• On June 9, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 656. One new case is in the far north region and the other is in Saskatoon. 
  • As of June 9:
    • 19 cases are considered active. 
    • no more people have recovered, leaving the number of recoveries at 624.
    • one person is in hospital in ICU. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 52,511 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 schools will resume in-classroom learning in the upcoming school year. The school year is set to begin on September 1, 2020. Read more. 

June 8, 2020

• On June 8, 2020, four new case of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 654. Of the new cases, three are in Saskatoon and one is in the Far North.  Two residents of the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one individual was in their 60s and the second was in their 70s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 13.
  • As of June 8:
    • 17 cases are considered active. 
    • 13 more people have recovered, for a total of 624 recoveries. 
    • one person is in hospital (ICU). 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 52,229 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the June 6-7 weekend, one new case of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan for a total of 650 cases.
  • As of June 7:
    • 16 cases were considered active. 
    • 51 cases were in healthcare workers. 
    • 12 more people had recovered, for a total of 624 recoveries. 
    • one person is in hospital (ICU). 
    • 51,693 COVID-19 tests had been performed so far in Saskatchewan. 
• Re-open Saskatchewan Plan
  • As of June 8, 2020, restaurants and licensed establishments are able to open at 50 per cent capacity, personal care services not opened in Phase 2 are permitted to open, and gyms and other fitness facilities are able to open.
  • Limits on public and private gatherings have now been increased to a maximum of 15 indoors and 30 outdoors.  
  • Outdoor playgrounds and beaches and associated washrooms can re-open on Friday, June 12.
  • Travel restrictions in Northwest Saskatchewan have been lifted, and the Northern Village of La Loche has moved into phases 1 and 2 of the re-open plan.
• The SHA will be re-opening eight of the 12 regional emergency rooms temporarily closed as part of the health system readiness plan as hospitals have been converted to alternate level of care sites across the province. Read more.
• As of June 8, 2020, travel information related to COVID-19, including all flights returning to Saskatchewan with a confirmed case of COVID-19 has been updated to include two domestic flights : AC 1129 Toronto-Saskatoon on May 29 and WS 3370 Calgary-Saskatoon on May 30. Read more.
• As of 19:00 EST on June 8, 2020, there were 96,244 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 7,835 people have died after testing positive. 

Week of May 31-June 6

June 5, 2020

• On June 5, 2020, one new confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 649 cases. The new case is in the Far North.
  • As of June 5:
    • three more people have recovered, for a total of 611 recoveries. 
    • 27 cases are considered active. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • one person is in hospital (ICU). 
    • 50,597 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The SHA has expanded masking guidelines and recommendations to include masking all outpatients. This includes ambulatory care, emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging, among others. This expansion was required to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Read more here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on June 5, 2020, there were 94,070 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 7,652 people have died after testing positive. 

June 4, 2020

• The Government of Saskatchewan has issued a Public Service Announcement warning the public of the dangers of mass gatherings. Read the details here. 
• On June 4, 2020, one new confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 648 cases. The new case is in the Saskatoon region. 
  • As of June 4:
    • six more people have recovered, for a total of 608 recoveries. 
    • 29 cases are considered active. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • two people are in hospital, with both in ICU. 
    • 49,915 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan is offering more updates to Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, which is set to begin on Monday, June 8 for most of the province. Read the details here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on June 4, 2020, there were 93,441 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 7,543 people have died after testing positive. 

June 3, 2020

• The community-based outbreak in the village of Beauval was declared over on June 2, 2020. 
• On June 3, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the number of cases to 647. This case is in the far north region. 
  • As of June 3:
    • no new people have recovered, leaving the number of recoveries at 602. 
    • 34 cases are considered active. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • two people are in hospital, both in ICU. 
    • 49,132 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The SHA is expanding its visitation criteria for long-term care residents and patients in critical care and ICU. Read the changes here. 
• As of 11:21 EST on June 3, 2020, there were 92,748 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 7,414 people have died after testing positive for COVID-19. 

June 2, 2020

• On June 2, 2020, zero new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan. The provincial total number of cases remains at 646. 
  • As of June 2:
    • 14 more people have recovered, for a total of 602 recoveries. 
    • 33 cases are considered active. 
    • two people are in hospital and both are in ICU. 
    • 51 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 48,593 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of Monday, June 8, 2020, travel restrictions in northwest Saskatchewan will be lifted, allowing for travel in and out of this region and between communities.
  • Phases 1 and 2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan will begin in La Loche on June 8.
  • For the entire northwest, as of June 8, outdoor gatherings may increase to 20 people, while indoor gatherings must remain at 10. Two metres of separation between people must be maintained both indoors and outdoors. 
  • As of June 2, Phase 3 is delayed until further notice in the northwest region and will not begin on June 8.  
• As of June 5, 2020, at 1700 hours, the SHA is expanding masking guidelines and recommendations to include masking all outpatients. This includes ambulatory care, emergency departments, and diagnostic imaging, among others. This expansion is required to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Read more here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on June 2, 2020, there were 92,151 COVID-19 cases in Canada. To date, 7,344 people have died as a result of complications related to the virus. 

June 1, 2020

• On June 1, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 646. This new case is in the Regina region. One case that was reported positive on May 27 was retested and confirmed negative. 
  • As of June 1:
    • 47 cases are considered active. 
    • six more people have recovered, for a total of 588 recoveries. 
    • four people are in hospital, with two in ICU. 
    • 50 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 48,272 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Expanded testing for COVID-19 is now available for anyone working outside their home or returning to work as part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. On June 5, testing will be further expanded to include:
  • anyone being admitted to acute care for more than 24 hours, including expectant mothers. 
  • immunocompromised individuals and their health care providers. 
• Over the May 30-31 weekend, five new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan for a total of 646 cases. An 11th death was confirmed as well: an individual in their 70s from the north region. 
  • As of May 31:
    • 53 cases were considered active. 
    • 50 cases were in healthcare workers. 
    • 12 more people had recovered, for a total of 582 recoveries. 
    • four people are in hospital, with one in ICU. 
    • 47,824 COVID-19 tests had been performed so far in Saskatchewan. 
• The outbreak at the Lloydminster hotel was declared over on May 30, 2020. Read more here. 
• SHA warning of a possible transmission in the North Battleford Walmart on May 21, 2020. An individual who later tested positive visited the store and was likely infectious. Read more here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on June 1, 2020, there were 91,351 COVID-19 cases in Canada. To date, 7,305 people have died from complications related to COVID-19.

Week of May 24-30

May 29, 2020

• On May 29, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 641. The new cases are in Saskatoon and in the south region. 
  • As of May 29:
    • two more people have recovered, for a total of 570 recoveries. 
    • 61 cases are considered active. 
    • 50 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • four people are in hospital, with two in ICU. 
    • 46,454 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan is sharing guidelines for Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. These guidelines apply to daycares and places of worship. Find them here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 29, 2020, there were 88,856 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 6,918 people have died from complications related to COVID-19. 

May 28, 2020

• On May 28, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 639. One new case is in Saskatoon and the other is in the north region. 
  • As of May 28:
    • nine more people have recovered, for a total of 568 recoveries. 
    • 61 cases are considered active. 
    • four people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 50 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 45,869 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan extended the state of emergency for two more weeks. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 28, 2020, there were 87,902 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 6,799 people have died from COVID-19-related complications. 

May 27, 2020

• On May 27, 2020, three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 637. Two more individuals have died as a result of COVID-19. The individuals were residents of the far north region and were in their 60s and 80s. To date, 10 people have died in Saskatchewan after testing positive for COVID-19. 
  • As of May 27:
    • 10 more people have recovered, for a total of 559 recoveries. 
    • 68 cases are considered active. 
    • 50 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • four people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 45,118 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• A community transmitted outbreak has been declared in Saskatoon, after two cases (one confirmed and one presumptive) have been linked to two large family gatherings in early May. The gatherings exceeded the current 10-person limit. A contact investigation involving more than 60 people is underway. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 27, 2020, there were 86,939 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 6,671 people have died as a result of the virus.  

May 26, 2020

• On May 26, 2020, zero new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, keeping the provincial total at 634. An eighth person in Saskatchewan has died after testing positive for COVID-19. This person was a resident of the far north region and was in their 50s. An additional death is being investigated. 
  • As of May 26:
    • three more people have recovered, for a total of 549 recoveries. 
    • 77 cases are considered active. 
    • 50 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • five people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 44,580 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• SUN, along with other healthcare unions, the Ministry of Health and the SHA have signed a joint Statement of Principles on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Find SUN's announcement here. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan announced on May 26, 2020, that nine of the 12 closed rural emergency rooms will reopen in mid-June. The affected hospitals are in Kerrobert, Herbert, Preeceville, Davidson, Wolseley, Arcola, Oxbow, Leader and Biggar. Read more here. 
• As of June 1, 2020, the 3sHealth Plan's coverage for psychology/social work will increase from a combined maximum of $1,000 per insured person per calendar year to a combined maximum of $2,000 per insured person per calendar year. To learn more, please visit the 3sHealth website. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 26, 2020, there were 85,998 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 6,566 people have died as a result of the virus.  

May 25, 2020

• On May 25, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 634 cases. The new cases are in the far north and north regions. 
  • As of May 25:
    • eight more people have recovered, for a total of 546 recoveries. 
    • 81 cases are considered active. 
    • 50 cases are healthcare workers. 
    • six people are in hospital, with four in ICU. 
    • 44,312 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the May 23-24 weekend, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 632.
  • As of May 24:
    • 17 more people have recovered from the virus, for a total of 538 recoveries. ​​​​​​
    • 87 cases are considered active.
    • 50 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • five people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 43,862 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 8:00 EST on May 25, 2020, there were 84,699 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 6,424 people have died as a result of the virus. 

Week of May 17-23

May 22, 2020

• On May 22, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 627. Four of these cases are in the far north region and one is in the south. 
  • As of May 22:
    • 12 more people have recovered, for a total of 521 recoveries. 
    • 99 cases are considered active. 
    • 49 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • five people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 42,443 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The SHA has issued a safety alert to inform members that the HealthCare Plus hand sanitizer uses technical-grade ethanol (due to a shortage in pharmaceutical-grade ethanol) and is not safe for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. This product is used in SHA facilities. The alert recommends all high-risk individuals stop using the product. The SHA says their Supply Chain team is sourcing a new supply of hand sanitizer. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 22, 2020, there were 81,765 COVID-19 cases in Canada. To date, 6,180 have died as a result of the virus. 

May 21, 2020

• As of May 21, 2020, two new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 622. The two cases are in the far north region. 
  • As of May 21:
    • 106 cases are considered active.
    • 15 more people have recovered, for a total of 509 recoveries. 
    • five people are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 49 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 42,442 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan considers June 8 the target date to begin Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. For a list of what will open during this phase, please click here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 21, 2020, there were 80,555 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 6,062 people have died as a result of the virus.  

May 20, 2020

• The SHA announced that as of May 25, 2020, the COVID-19 testing criteria will be expanded. Anyone working outside their home will be eligible for testing, regardless of symptoms. To learn more, click here. 
• On May 20, 2020, 21 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 620. Sixteen cases were in the far north region (nine in La Loche, six in Beauval), four in the north and one in the Saskatoon area. 
  • A seventh person in Saskatchewan has died as a result of the COVID-19 virus. This individual was in their 60s and a resident of the north region. 
  • As of May 20:
    • 120 cases were considered active. 
    • 24 more people have recovered, for a tota, of 494 recoveries. 
    • four people in are in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 49 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 41,951 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As on 13:00 EST on May 20, 2020, there were 79,502 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 5,955 people have died as a result of the virus.  

May 19, 2020

• On May 19, 2020, seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 599. All new cases are in the far north region. 
  • As of May 19:
    • 123 cases are active. 
    • five people remain in hospital, including three in ICU. 
    • 15 more people have recovered, for a total of 470 recoveries. 
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 41,606 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• On May 19, the travel order affecting northern Saskatchewan has been amended to only apply to the northwest. Travel to and from the rest of the north is now permitted. 
• On May 19, 2020, Phase 2 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan began, allowing retail operations to reopen with some safety measures. 
• The outbreak at the La Loche Health Centre ended on May 16, 2020. 
• From May 16 to May 18, two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, for a provincial total of 592 cases. Forty-seven more people recovered from the virus, bringing the total of recoveries to 455. 
  • As of May 18:
    • 131 cases were considered active. 
    • five people were in hospital, with three in ICU. 
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 41,159 COVID-19 tests had been performed in Saskatchewan.
• As of 11:00 EST on May 19, 2020, there were 78,499 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 5,857 people have died as a result of the virus. 

Week of May 10-16

May 15, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on May 15, 2020, there were 73,829 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 5,499 people have died from the virus. 
• On May 15, 2020, eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 590 cases. Five cases are in La Loche and three are in Beauval. 
  • As of May 15:
    • 10 more people have recovered, for a total of 408 recoveries. 
    • 176 cases are considered active.
    • nine people are hospitalized, including 3 in ICU.
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 39,233 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The outbreak in Meadow Lake Hospital has been declared over. 

May 14, 2020

• On May 14, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 582. Four of these cases are in the La Loche area and one is in the Regina area. 
  • As of May 14:
    • 178 cases are considered active. 
    • 13 more people have recovered, for a total of 398 recoveries. 
    • 10 people are in hospital, including three in ICU. 
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 38,728 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Testing for COVID-19 will be expanding to Saskatchewan residents who work outside the home, particularly those returning to work as part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Details on the plan to expand testing will be released by the SHA the week of May 18.
• As of 11:00 EST on May 14, there were 72,536 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 5,337 people have died from the virus. 

May 13, 2020

• On May 13, 2020, there were four new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 577. The new cases are in the far north region. 
  • As of May 13:
    • 11 more people have recovered, for a total of 385 recoveries. 
    • 186 cases are considered active. 
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 10 people are in hospital, including three in the ICU. 
    • 38,157 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan has extended the province's state of emergency for another two weeks. 
• SUN has received clarification from the SHA regarding conflicting self-isolation orders in the north and the rest of Saskatchewan. To read the clarification, please click here. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 13, 2020, there were 71,486 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 5,209 people have died from the virus. 

May 12, 2020

• On May 12, 2020, five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 573. All new cases were in the far north region. 
  • As of May 12:
    • 11 more people have recovered, for a total of 374 recoveries. 
    • 193 cases are considered active. 
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 11 people are in hospital, including three in ICU. 
    • 37,695 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 12, 2020, there were 70,342 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 5,049 people have died from the virus. 

May 11, 2020

• On May 11, 2020, four new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 568. All four cases are in the far north region. 
  • As of May 11:
    • 37,439 COVID-19 tests have been performed. 
    • 11 people are hospitalized, with four in ICU.
    • 48 cases are healthcare workers. 
    • 199 cases are considered active. 
    • 14 more people have recovered.
• The Government of Saskatchewan has announced Lloydminster will begin its reopening process on May 19, when it joins the majority of the province in Phase 2. 
• Over the May 9-10 weekend, 20 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 564. Fourteen more people have recovered. 
  • As of May 10:
    • 209 cases were considered active. 
    • 48 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 12 people are being treated in hospital, including 4 in ICU. 
    • 36,860 COVID-19 tests have been performed. 
• The outbreak at Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert ended on May 7, 2020. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 11, 2020, there were 69.156 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 4,906 people have died from the virus. 
• A third revision was made to the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on May 8, 2020. Read the updated plan here. 

Week of May 3-9

May 8, 2020

• On May 8, 2020, 13 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 544 cases. The new cases are in the north and far north regions. 
  • As of May 8:
    • six more people have recovered, for a total of 335 recoveries. 
    • 203 cases are considered active. 
    • 19 people are in hospital. Four are in the ICU. 
    • 44 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 35,176 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 8, 2020, there were 65,399 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 4,471 people have died from the virus. 

May 7, 2020

• On May 7, 2020, 19 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 531. Fifteen of these cases are in the far north and four are in the north.
  • As of May 7:
    • 17 more people have recovered, for a total of 329 recoveries. 
    • 196 cases are considered active. 
    • 12 people are in hospital. Four are in the ICU. 
    • 43 cases are in healthcare workers.
    • 34,261 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 11:00 EDT on May 7, 2020, there were 63,895 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 4,280 people have died as a result of the virus. 

May 6, 2020

• On May 6, 2020, 25 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 512 cases. Twenty-four of these new cases are in the far north, and one is in Saskatoon. 
  • As of May 6:
    • two more people have recovered, for a total of 312 recoveries. 
    • 194 cases are considered active. 
    • 13 people are in hospital. Four are in the ICU. 
    • 43 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 33,591 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• On May 6, 2020, an outbreak was declared at Meadow Lake Hospital. A staff member at the hospital tested positive for COVID-19 and the case is linked to community-transmission. The staff member and close contacts are self-isolating and additional contact tracing is underway.
• On May 6, 2020, the public health order restricting non-essential travel in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District was amended to include Stony Rapids and La Ronge.
• As of 11:00 EST on May 6, 2020, there were 62,458 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 4,111 people have died from the virus. 

May 5, 2020

• On May 5, 2020, 20 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 487. Eighteen are in the La Loche community and area, and two are in the north region.
  • As of May 5:
    • 171 cases are considered active. 
    • three more people have recovered, for a total of 310 recoveries. 
    • 13 people are in hospital. Four are in ICU.
    • 43 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 32,921 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• On May 5, the Saskatchewan Health Authority released its Resumption of Services Plan. The plan is a phased approach to resuming regular health services in Saskatchewan, and tentatively begins on May 19. You can read the plan here. 
• The SHA has announced a new outbreak in Saskatchewan: at a dairy facility in Saskatoon. The location has not been released and the risk of transmission is considered low. 
• As of 11:00 EST on May 5, 2020, there were 61,159 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 3,915 people have died from the virus. 

May 4, 2020

• Phase One of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan began on May 4,, allowing public access to previously-restricted medical services, as well as providing specific guidelines for provincial parks and campground, boat launches, fishing and golf courses. The communities of La Loche and Lloydminster are currently not included in Phase One. 
• On May 4, 2020, 34 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 467 cases. Twenty-nine of these cases are in the far north (La Loche and surrounding area) region.
  • As of May 4:
    • 154 cases are considered active. 
    • 43 cases are healthcare workers. 
    • 11 people are hospitalized. Four are in ICU.
    • two more people have recovered. In total, 307 people have recovered.
    • 32,334 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the May 2-3 weekend, 18 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 433 reported cases. 
  • As of May 3:
    • 305 people have recovered from the virus. 
    • 122 cases are considered active. Sixty-eight of these are in the far north. 
    • 42 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 14 people are in hospital. Three are in ICU. 
    • 31,572 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• On May 1, an outbreak was officially declared for the community of Beauval. Anyone who has travelled through Beauval between April 12-27 is asked to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. 
• As of 11:03 EST on May 4, 2020, there were 59,844 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 3,766 people have died from the virus. 

Week of April 26-May 2

May 1, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on May 1, 2020, there were 53,657 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 3,223 people have died from the virus. 
• On May 1, 2020, 26 new COVID-19 cases were announced in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 415 cases. Of these new cases, 19 are in the far noth, four are in the north and three are in Saskatoon.
  • As of May 1:
    • 112 cases are considered active. 
    • 40 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 10 people are in hospital. Three are in ICU. Twenty-five people have been hospitalized at some point during the pandemic. 
    • 30,357 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
  • There were three active outbreaks in Saskatchewan on April 30: on in each Prince Albert, Lloydminster and La Loche. A fourth in Beauval is anticipated to be announced. 
• The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan was updated. Read the latest version here. 

April 30, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on April 30, 2020, there were 52,056 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 3,082 people have died from the virus. 
• On April 30, 2020, six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 389. 
  • As of April 30:
    • 88 cases are considered active. 
    • 39 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 10 people are hospitalized. Three are in ICU. 
    • 29,642 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• On April 30, the Government of Saskatchewan announced:
  • anyone working now or returning to work in Phase One and Two of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan will have access to child care services within Saskatchewan schools. Interested parents can find the application form here.
  • the Public Health Order has been updated to restrict all non-critical travel (including those with primary residences) into and out of the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District, with some exceptions. Read more here.
    • $350,000 approved to help communities establish, staff and maintain community checkpoints. An additional $20,000 will go to La Loche to help foster food security and launch educations programs to encourage safe behaviour. 
  • Between 50-100 more health workers are being sent to the north to help with testing, assessment and contact tracing.
  • Some low-income essential workers currently making less than $2,500 per month will be eligible for a new $400 per month supplement for up to 16 weeks (March 15-July 4). The application process will be explained in the coming days. You can read more here. 

April 29, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on April 29, 2020, there were 50,373 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 2,904 people have died from the virus. 
• On April 29, 2020, Saskatchewan reported 17 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 383. Of the new cases, 11 are in the La Loche area, and four are in Lloydminster. 
  • The province also reported its sixth virus-related death: an individual in the far north in their 80s. 
  • As of April 29:
    • 86 cases are considered active. 
    • 38 cases are in healthcare workers. 
    • 10 people are in hospital. Three are in ICU.
    • The number of recoveries remains unchanged at 291.
    • 29,106 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• On April 29, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan:
  • Extended the province's state of emergency. 
  • Announced that the community of La Loche and the surrounding communities will not be included in Phase One of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. Phase One will continue as planned on May 4 for the rest of the province. 

April 28, 2020

• The Saskatchewan Health Authority released new modelling data on April 28. The SHA is now plannning for a scenario with 254,756 cases of COVID-19 and 3,050 deaths. Read the presentation here. 
• On April 28, 2020, one new COVID-19 case was reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 366. Three more people have recovered, for a total of 291 recoveries. 
  • As of April 28:
    • 38 cases are in health care workers. 
    • 28,632 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
    • 70 cases are considered active. 
• As of 11:00 EST on April 28, 2020, there were 49,025 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 2,766 people have died from the virus. 

April 27, 2020

• On April 27, 2020, there are 12 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan, 11 of which are located in northern Saskatchewan. 
  • A fifth person has died in Saskatchewan from COVID-19. 
  • As of April 28:
    • No new recoveries. The number of recoveries sits at 288. 
    • 72 cases are active. 
    • Seven people are in hospital. Two are in ICU. 
    • 38 cases are in health care workers. 
    • 28,296 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Over the April 25-26 weekend, 12 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan. Eight individuals recovered from the virus, bringing the number of recoveries to 288. Sixty-one of the 353 cases in Saskatchewan are considered active. The majority of new cases are in the far north. 
  • As of April 26:
    • five people are in hospital. Two are in ICU. 
    • 38 health care workers have COVID-19.
    • 27,884 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• In Canada, as of 11:00 EST on April 27, 2020, there were 47,327 cases of COVID-19. To date, 2,617 people have died from the virus. 

Week of April 19-25

April 24, 2020

• Ten new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Saskatchewan on April 24, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 241. Ten more people have recovered from the virus, for a total of 280 recoveries. 
  • As of April 24:
    • 57 cases are considered active.
    • five people are in hospital. Two are in ICU. 
    • 36 cases are in health care workers. 
    • 26,586 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of April 24, 2020, Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer has signed a Public Health Order restricting all non-critical travel into Northern Saskatchewan. It is also strongly recommended not to travel between northern communities for non-essential reasons. 
• As of 11:00 EST on April 24, 2020, there were 42,750 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 2,197 people have died from the virus. 

April 23, 2020

• The Government of Saskatchewan has released its Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, which can be found here and also on the government's website saskatchewan.ca/covid19
• Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on April 23, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 331. Nine more people have recovered, for a total of 270 recoveries. Fifty-seven cases are active. 
  • As of April 23:
    • six people are in hospital. One is in ICU. 
    • 36 cases are in health care workers. 
    • 25,872 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 11:00 EST on April 23, 2020, there are 40,824 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 2,028 people have died from the virus. 

April 22, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on April 22, 2020, there are 38,932 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 1,871 people have died from the virus. 
• Six new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan on April 22, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 326 cases. Nine more people have recovered, increasing the number of recoveries to 261. 
  • As of April 22:
    • five people are in hospital. One is in ICU. 
    • 36 cases are in health care workers.
    • 25,321 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

April 21, 2020

• Four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan on April 21, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 320. Fourteen more people have recovered, for a total of 252 recoveries. 
  • As of April 21:
    • 64 cases are considered active. 
    • 35 cases are in health care workers. 
    • 24,811 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 11:00 EST on April 21, 2020, there are 37,382 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 1,728 people have died from the virus. 

April 20, 2020

• As of 11:03 EST on April 20, 2020, there are 35,392 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 1,611 people have died from the virus. 
• Over the April 18-19 weekend, eight new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 315 reported cases. Six more people recovered, for a total of 234 recoveries. 
  • As of April 19:
    • four people are in hospital, including one person in ICU. 
    • 35 cases are health care workers. 
    • 23,909 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of April 20, 2020, one new case of COVID-19 was been reported in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 316. In Saskatchewan, 74 cases are considered active. 
  • Four more people have recovered, for a total of 238 recoveries. 
  • As of April 20:
    • four people are in hospital, with one person in ICU.
    • 35 cases are in health care workers.
    • 24,412 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan so far. 
• On April 18, 2020, a precautionary health advisory was released for Northern Saskatchewan after new COVID-19 cases were linked to travel between northwest Saskatchewan and Alberta. The Medical Health Officers are advising against all non-essential travel between north-west Saskatchewan and northern Alberta effective immediately and until further notice. All northern Saskatchewan residents are also advised to self-isolate for 14 days upon return from northern Alberta. 
• SUN is holding six information sessions for members focussing on the Letter of Understanding between SUN, SHA and other healthcare unions. Learn more here. 

Week of April 12-18

April 17, 2020

• As of April 17, 2020 at 11:00 EST, there were 30,670 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 1,250 people have died from the virus.  
• Two new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on April 17, bringing the provincial total to 307. Of those cases, 75 are considered active. 
  • As of April 17:
    • Six people are in hospital. One is in ICU. 
    • 35 cases are in health care workers. 
    • Nine more people have recovered, for a total of 228 recoveries. 
    • 22,207 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• Saskatchewan's Public Health Order has been amended: As of April 28, long-term care and personal care homes must ensure that all staff work in only one facility. Read the entire order here. 
• The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) has released a position statement on the need for transparency regarding PPE. Read it here. 
• SUN, other healthcare unions and the SHA have signed a Letter of Understanding. Learn more here and read the LOU here. 

April 16, 2020

• As of April 16, 2020 at 11:00 EST, there were 28,899 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 1,048 people have died from the virus. 
• SHA staff are now able to complete a self-assessment online to determine if they're cleared for their shift. You can find the tool here. The screening tool must be completed within two hours of starting a shift. The final screen of the assessment will indicate if someone is permitted to work. 
• One new case of COVID-19 was reported in Saskatchewan on April 16, bringing the provincial total to 304. 
  • Eighty-two cases are considered active. 
  • Fourteen more recoveries were reported, for a total of 219 recoveries. 
  • Seven people are receiving treatment in hospital. 
  • To date, 34 COVID-19 cases are in health care workers. 
  • So far, 21,569 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

April 15, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on April 15, 2020, there are 27,557 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 954 people have died from the virus. 
• Three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan on April 15, bringing the provincial total to 304.
  • As of April 15:
    • 95 cases are considered active
    • 18 more people have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 205. 
    • Eight people are receiving in patient care in hospital. 
    • 34 cases are in health care workers. 
  • So far, 20,907 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan has extended the state of emergency for two more weeks. 

April 14, 2020

• As of April 15, 2020, all health care staff will be required to participate in daily screenings as they enter any SHA or affiliate site. 
  • All staff who work in care areas or travel through those areas will be required to wear a mask at all times
    • For more information, click here and scroll to the Daily Fitness for Work Screening.  
• As of April 14, 2020, at 11 EST, there are 26,163 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 823 people have died from the virus. 
• SUN is hosting COVID-19 Member Information Sessions on April 15 & 16. 
• There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, as of April 14, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 301. Nine more people have recovered from the virus. Of the cases, 110 are considered active. 
  • Seven people are being treated in hospital. 
  • Thirty-four cases are in health care workers. Nineteen have recovered. 
  • To date, 20,282 tests have been conducted in Saskatchewan. 

April 12-13

• Over the Easter long weekend, 22 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Saskatchewan. As of April 13, the province's case total was 200. 
• An individual in their 60s died from COVID-19-related health complications over the weekend. In total, four people have time from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. 
• Between April 10-13, 63 people recovered from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the number of recoveries to 178. 
• As of April 13:
  • 118 cases were considered active. 
  • 8 people were receiving care in hospital. 
  • 33 cases are health care workers. 

Week of April 5-11

April 9, 2020

• As of April 9, 2020, seven new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 278. 
  • One-hundred-sixty cases are considered active. 
  • Twelve more people have recovered. So far, 115 people have recovered in Saskatchewan. 
  • There are eight people in hospital: six in inpatient care and two in ICU. 
  • Of the 278 cases in Saskatchewan:
    • 112 are travel-related;
    • 96 are community transmissions;
    • 20 have no known exposures; and, 
    • 40 are under investigation. 
  • Twenty-seven cases are health care workers. 
  • So far, 16,672 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.
• As of 11:03 EST on April 9, 2020, there are 19,774 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 461 people have died from the virus. 
• Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) released a position statement on pregnant health care workers and COVID-19, saying CFNU "recommends that pregnant health care workers who are concerned about their health – especially those with co-morbidities – seek an accommodation from their employer if they are asked to care for presumed or confirmed COVID-19 patients in COVID-19 ‘hot zones’". Read their statement here. 

April 8, 2020

• As of 10:45 EST on April 8, 2020, there are 18,447 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 401 people have died from the virus.
• As of April 8, 2020, 11 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 271.
  • One-hundred-sixty-five cases are considered active. 
  • Eight people are in hospital: six are receiving inpatient care and two are in ICU. 
  • Fifteen more people have recovered. So far, 103 people have recovered in Saskatchewan. 
  • Of the 271 cases, 26 are health care workers. 
    • One-hundred-nineteen are travel-related.
    • Ninety are community transmissions.
    • Sixteen have no known exposures. 
    • Forty-six are under investigation. 
  • To date, 15,621 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• On April 8, 2020, the Saskatchewan Health Authority released its next phase of COVID-19 response, along with modelling data. You can read the report and download the modelling presentation here.
  • A few key points from the response plan are:
    • Designated spaces within facilities to cohort COVID-19 patients will be created.
    • Twenty out of 65 hospitals will be designated COVID-19 hospitals if required.
    • Field hospitals in Regina and Saskatoon will be created to add acute care capacity. 
  • In the modelling data:
    • In scenario one, wherein Saskatchewan continues at the current levels of testing, tracing, and physical distancing, and basing the rate of transmission of early Canadian estimate, at the peak 4,265 COVID-19 patients will require acute hospital care simultaneously -- 1,280 of whom will need to be in the ICU. 
      • Scenario one has a cumulative number of deaths of 8,370, and a cumulative number of cases of 408,000.
    • In scenario two, wherein Saskatchewan continues at the current levels of testing, tracing, and physical distancing, and basing the rate of transmission seen in Italy (low range), at the peak 1,265 COVID-19 patients will require acute hospital care simultaneously -- 380 of whom will need to be in the ICU.
      • Scenario two has a cumulative number of deaths of 5,260, and a cumulative number of cases of 262,000.
    • In scenario three, wherein Saskatchewan continues at the current levels of testing, tracing, and physical distancing, and basing the rate of transmission seen in Wuhan, at the peak 390 COVID-19 patients will require acute hospital care simultaneously -- 120 of whom will need to be in the ICU.
      • Scenario three has a cumulative number of deaths of 3,075, and a cumulative number of cases of 153,000. 

April 7, 2020

• As of April 7, 2020, there are seven new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 260. Of these cases, 169 are considered active (confirmed cases minus recovered and deceased). 
  • Seven people are currently in hospital: two in inpatient care and one in ICU in Saskatoon, and one in inpatient care and one in ICU in Regina. 
  • Seven more people have recovered from COVID-19. In total, 88 people have recovered in Saskatchewan. 
  • Of the 260 cases:
    • 115 are travel-related;
    • 80 are community transmissions;
    • 13 have no known exposures; and, 
    • 52 are being investigated. 
  • Twenty-five cases of COVID-19 are health care workers. 
  • So far, 14,722 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• As of 18:45 EST on April 7, 2020, there are 17,897 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 380 people have died from the virus. 

April 6, 2020

• As of April 6, 2020, Saskatchewan has four new confirmed cases of COVID-19, making the provincial total 253. Of these cases, 169 are considered active (confirmed cases minus the number of recovered or deceased).
  • Currently, four people are in hospital: two in inpatient care and two in ICU. 
  • Fourteen more people have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 81 recoveries. 
  • Of the 253 cases:
    • 112 cases are travellers;
    • 77 are community transmission;
    • 14 have no known exposures; and, 
    • 50 are under investigation by public health. 
  • So far, 14,178 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 
• On April 5, the province warned residents to avoid contact with pets if the resident has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Transmission to and from pets has not been confirmed, and the measure was recommended as a precaution. 
• As of 11:30 EST on April 6, 2020, there are 15,822 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 293 people have died from the virus. 

Week of March 29-April 4

April 3, 2020

• As of 19:15 EST on April 3, 3030, there are 12,537 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 187 people have died from the virus. 
• The Government of Saskatchewan announced 14 new cases of COVID-19 on April 3, 2020, bringing the province's total to 220 cases. 
  • Three people are in hospital: two in inpatient care and one in ICU. 
  • Twelve more people have recovered from the virus. As of April 3, 48 people have recovered in Saskatchewan. 
  • Of the 220 cases in Saskatchewan:
    • 102 cases are travel-related;
    • 52 are from community transmission;
    • 10 have no known exposures; and,
    • 56 are under investigation.
  • So far, 12,112 COVID-19 tests have been completed in Saskatchewan. 
• An employee of the Eden Care assisted living facility in Regina has tested positive for COVID-19. The facility is now closed to admissions, discharges and transfers, and residents who have been in close contact with the employee are isolated and monitored for 14 days. 
• Beginning today, before employees working at long-term care facilities begin their shifts, they will have their temperature checked and will be checked for COVID-19 symptoms.

April 2, 2020

• As of 11:00 EST on April 2, 2020, there are 10,132 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. To date, 127 people have died from the virus. 
• As of April 2, 2020, 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 206. 
  • Two people are receiving inpatient care and two are in ICU. 
  • Six health care workers have become infected with the virus, bringing the total number of infected health care workers to 17. The six new health care worker cases are under investigation -- it's not clear where these individuals were exposed. 
  • Of the 206 cases:
    • 96 cases are related to travel;
    • 44 cases are community transmission;
    • 10 have no known exposures; and,
    • 56 are under investigation by public health. 
  • Regarding the age demographics:
    • 93 cases are in the 20-33 age range; 
    • 74 cases are in the 45-64 age range; and,
    • 33 cases are in the age 65+ range.
  • Thirty-six people in Saskatchewan have recovered from COVID-19. 

April 1, 2020

• As of 18:45. EST on April 1, 2020, there are 9613 cases of COVID-19 in Canada. One-hundred-and-nine people have died from the virus. 
• A third individual has died in Saskatchewan as a result of COVID-19, the province announced on April 1. This person was between the ages of 80 and 89. 
• As of April 1, 2020, nine new cases of COVID-19 have been announced in Saskatchewan. This brings the province's total to 193. 
  • Four people are in hospital receiving care: three in inpatient care and one in ICU. 
  • Of the 193 cases:
    • Eighty-seven cases are travel related. 
    • Forty-one are community transmissions. 
    • Eight have no known exposures. 
    • Fifty-seven are under investigation by public health. 
  • Regarding the age demographics:
    • Six cases are individuals age 19 or younger. 
    • Eighty-seven cases are individuals age 20-44. 
    • Sixty-nine cases are individuals age 45-64. 
    • Thirty-one cases are individuals age 65 and older. 
  • Nine more people have recovered from COVID-19, bringing the number of recoveries to 30. 
  • So far 10,528 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan. 
• The Government has announced that in group living facilities, such as long-term care homes, personal care homes, assisted living facilities or seniors condominiums, large gatherings of residents (10 people or more) must be avoided.
• The Government of Saskatchewan has extended its state of emergency for two more weeks, ending April 15, 2020. 

Additional information

What is COVID-19?

Q: What is COVID-19

A: Coronaviruses are an extremely common cause of colds and other upper respiratory infections.

COVID-19, short for "coronavirus disease 2019," is the official name given by the World Health Organization to the disease caused by this newly identified coronavirus.

Q: How is it spread?

A: Human coronaviruses cause infections of the nose, throat and lungs. They are most commonly spread from an infected person through:

• respiratory droplets generated when you cough or sneeze;
• close, prolonged personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands; and,
• touching something with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.

Current evidence suggests person-to-person spread is efficient when there is close contact.

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html

Q: What are the symptoms?

A: The initial symptoms of COVID-19 are very similar to the seasonal flu and even the common cold so you may not know whether you are infected.

The symptoms can include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing

For most people (approximately 80%), COVID-19 will be a mild infection.

Not everyone who is infected with COVID-19 has symptoms and some people will only exhibit very minor symptoms.

IMPORTANT: If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

Q: Who is at highest risk for getting very sick from COVID-19?

A: Older people (60+ years) and those with underlying medical problems like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, heart failure, or diabetes are more likely to develop serious illness.

Q: How long is it between when a person is exposed to the virus and when they start showing symptoms?

A: Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. This is the longest known infectious period for this disease. On average, the incubation period is about five days.

Q: What is the treatment for COVID-19?

A: There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus. Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses. Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness. You'll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you have recovered.

Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus-resource-center

Q: What do I do if I think I have COVID-19?

A: If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.

• Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness. You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care.
• Avoid public areas: Do not go to work, school, or public areas.
• Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

If you experience difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain or high fever, immediately call HealthLine 811 for assessment and direction.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Terms you'll hear in the media

These terms may regularly appear in media and other resources you access about COVID-19. Here’s what they mean:

community spread (community transmission): is said to have occurred when people have been infected without any knowledge of contact with someone who has the same infection

contact tracing: a process that begins with identifying everyone a person diagnosed with a given illness (in this case COVID-19) has been in contact with since they became contagious. The contacts are notified that they are at risk, and may include those who share the person's home, as well as people who were in the same place around the same time as the person with COVID-19 — a school, office, restaurant, or doctor's office, for example. Contacts may be quarantined or asked to isolate themselves if they start to experience symptoms, and are more likely to be tested for coronavirus if they begin to experience symptoms.

containment: refers to limiting the spread of an illness. Because no vaccines exist to prevent COVID-19 and no specific therapies exist to treat it, containment is done using public health interventions. These may include identifying and isolating those who are ill, and tracking down anyone they have had contact with and possibly placing them under quarantine.

epidemic: a disease outbreak in a community or region

flattening the curve: refers to the epidemic curve, a statistical chart used to visualize the number of new cases over a given period of time during a disease outbreak. Flattening the curve is shorthand for implementing mitigation strategies to slow things down, so that fewer new cases develop over a longer period of time. This increases the chances that hospitals and other healthcare facilities will be equipped to handle any influx of patients.

incubation period: the period of time between exposure to an infection and when symptoms begin

isolation: the separation of people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick

mitigation: refers to steps taken to limit the impact of an illness. Because no vaccines exist to prevent COVID-19 and no specific therapies exist to treat it, mitigation strategies may include frequent and thorough handwashing, not touching your face, staying away from people who are sick, social distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects at home, in schools, at work, and in other settings.

pandemic: a disease outbreak affecting large populations or a whole region, country, or continent

presumptive positive test result: a positive test for the virus that causes COVID-19, performed by a local or state health laboratory, is considered "presumptive" until the result is confirmed by the CDC. While awaiting confirmation, people with a presumptive positive test result will be considered to be infected.

quarantine: separates and restricts the movement of people who have a contagious disease, have symptoms that are consistent with the disease, or were exposed to a contagious disease, to see if they become sick

SARS-CoV-2: short for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2 is the official name for the virus responsible for COVID-19.

social distancing: refers to actions taken to stop or slow down the spread of a contagious disease. For an individual, it refers to maintaining enough distance between yourself and another person to reduce the risk of breathing in droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In a community, social distancing measures may include limiting or cancelling large gatherings of people.

virus: a virus is the smallest of infectious microbes, smaller than bacteria or fungi. A virus consists of a small piece of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein shell. Viruses cannot survive without a living cell in which to reproduce. Once a virus enters a living cell (the host cell) and takes over a cell's inner workings, the cell cannot carry out its normal life-sustaining tasks. The host cell becomes a virus manufacturing plant, making viral parts that then reassemble into whole viruses and go on to infect other cells. Eventually, the host cell dies.