January 2021 Updates

Below are COVID updates from local, provincial and national authorities:

January 25 - 31, 2021

January 30 & 31, 2021

• The province recorded 496 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the weekend,  bringing the provinical total to 23,864 cases.
  • 12 residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 50s, three residents were in their 60s, four residents were in their 70s, and four residents were in their 80s.
  • As of January 31:
    • 2,534 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 241 (19.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 21,026  people have recovered.
    • 203 people are in the hospital; 172 in acute care and 31 in ICU.
    • 304 deaths reported to date.
    • 508,638 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  35,359.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

January 29, 2021

• The province recorded 328 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 23,366 cases.
  • Seven residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 50s, three residents were in their 70s, and three residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (30), Far North Central (3), Far North East (16), North West (27), North Central (26), North East (13), Saskatoon (90), Central West (9), Central East (25), Regina (58), South West (1), South Central (3) and South East (19) zones and eight (8) new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 29:
    • 2,499 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 247 (20.1 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 20,575 people have recovered.
    • 218 people are in the hospital; 185 in acute care and 33 in ICU.
    • 292 deaths reported to date.
    • 503,143 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  35,091.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • Deliveries of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine will be reduced over the next four weeks;  vaccine distribution schedule is being adjusted to account for these delays.  
  • The bulk of doses received next month must be used for second dose requirements, and some communities originally slated to receive first doses will see delays.  
  • Swift Current and Regina were slated to receive vaccine delivery next week for first dose administration to priority groups, but that will be rescheduled.

January 28, 2021

• The province recorded 244 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 23,038 cases.
  • 11 residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 40s, two residents were in their 60s, two residents were in their 70s, and six residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (25), Far North Central (7), Far North East (14), North West (20), North Central (13), North East (6), Saskatoon (70), Central West (5), Central East (10), Regina (54), South Central (4) and South East (16) zones.
  • As of January 28:
    • 2,478 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 244 (19.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 20,275 people have recovered.
    • 208 people are in the hospital; 171 in acute care and 37 in ICU.
    • 285 deaths reported to date.
    • 500,043 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  34,672.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.
  • A shipment of 5,850 doses of Pfizer vaccine will be arriving in Saskatchewan the week of February 1 - to be divided between the Lloydminster, Spiritwood, Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current and Moosomin areas and used to continue vaccinating priority populations.

January 27, 2021

• The province recorded 149 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 22,794 cases.
  • Six residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 50s, one resident was in their 60s, and four residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (5), Far North Central (1), Far North East (3), North West (8), North Central (8), North East (8), Saskatoon (48), Central West (2), Central East (7), Regina (38), South Central (2) and South East (15) zones and four new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 27:
    • 2,527 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 242 (19.8 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 19,993 people have recovered.
    • 220 people are in the hospital; 184 in acute care and 36 in ICU.
    • 274 deaths reported to date.
    • 497,468 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  34,615.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-
  • vaccine-update.

January 26, 2021

• The province recorded 232 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 22,646 cases.
  • 14 residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 40s, two residents were in their 50s, two residents were in their 60s, three residents were in their 70s, and six residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (23), Far North Central (3), Far North East (4), North West (45), North Central (31), North East (7), Saskatoon (47), Central West (3), Central East (4), Regina (46), South Central (2) and South East (6) zones and 11 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 26:
    • 2,665 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 254 (20.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 19,729 people have recovered.
    • 208 people are in the hospital; 175 in acute care and 33 in ICU.
    • 268 deaths reported to date.
    • 495,292 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is  34,080.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
• Public Health Measures Extended to February 19
  • The current public health order will remain in effect until February 19, 2021. 
  • Detail on the current public health measures is available at  www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-measures.

January 25, 2021

• The province recorded 240 new cases of COVID-19 were reported,  bringing the provinical total to 22,417 cases.
  • One resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away -  the resident was in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (17), Far North Central (2), Far North East (3), North West (33), North Central (12), North East (36), Saskatoon (49), Central West (5), Central East (30), Regina (42), South Central (2) and South East (6) zones and three (3) new cases have pending residence information
  • As of January 25:
    • 3,272 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 265 (21.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 18,890 people have recovered.
    • 202 people are in the hospital; 170 in acute care and 32 in ICU.
    • 254 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,295 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 493,132 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 33,353.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
• SHA Drive-thru Testing Wait-Times Now Available Online 
  • Beginning today, wait times for all drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites will be available online at https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/service-alerts-emergency-events/Pages/COVID-19-Drive-Thru-Wait-Times.aspx. 
  • Wait times will be updated three to four times per day, depending on the hours of operation for each site. Wait times are approximate and can change very quickly.

January 18 - 24, 2021

January 23 & 24 2021

• The province recorded 534 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the weekend, bringing the provinical total to 22,177 cases.
  • Six (6) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away -  one resident was in their 50s, three residents were in their 60s and two residents were in their 80s.
  • As of January 24:
    • 3,251 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 272 (22.5 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 18,673 people have recovered.
    • 196 people are in the hospital; 164 in acute care and 32 in ICU.
    • 253 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,287 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 490,939 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 33,039.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

January 22, 2021

• The province recorded 312 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the provinical total to 21,643 cases.
  • Six (6) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 40s, three residents were in their 60s, one resident was in their 70s, and three residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (11), Far North Central (1), Far North East (14), North West (40), North Central (39), North East (20), Saskatoon (88), Central West (7), Central East (14), Regina (47), South West (1), South Central (4) and South East (14) zones and 12 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 22:
    • 3,196 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 275 (22.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 18,200 people have recovered.
    • 177 people are in the hospital; 147 in acute care and 30 in ICU.
    • 247 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,255 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 485,003 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 31,275.
  • Pfizer’s February 1 allocation to Saskatchewan has been confirmed to be 5,850 doses.
  • Moderna shipments are expected for February 1 (6,500 doses); to be distributed to the Far North West, Far North East, North East and Central West.
  • On February 22, 7,100 Moderna does are expected and will be distributed to the Far North East, North East and Central East
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

January 21, 2021

• The province recorded 227 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the provinical total to 21,338 cases.
  • 13 residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 60s, three residents were in their 70s, and nine residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (14), Far North Central (6), Far North East (7), North West (18), North Central (21), North East (11), Saskatoon (62), Central West (4), Central East (12), Regina (50), South West (2), South Central (4) and South East (12) zones and four (4) new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 21:
    • 3,099  cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 286 (23.6 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 18,000 people have recovered.
    • 197 people are in the hospital; 166 in acute care and 31 in ICU.
    • 239 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,229 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 481,856 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 29,781.
  • Administration of the first dose has been completed for long term care homes in more than 40 communities across the province.  This includes Saskatoon, Prince Albert and a range of communities across rural and northern Saskatchewan, with Regina being completed today.
  • The province received 2,925 doses of Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday; to be distributed to the Battleford area, Lloydminster, Regina and Fort Qu’Appelle.
  • The National Advisory Council on Immunization (NACI) now recommends an extended interval between first and second doses up to 42 days where operationally necessary.  This is supported by the World Health Organization and Canada’s Chief Medical Officers of Health.
    • Saskatchewan will be implementing these recommendations in order to deliver more first doses to eligible people.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

January 20, 2021

• The province recorded 234 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the provinical total to 21,112 cases.
  • Four (4) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 60s, one resident was in their 70s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (27), Far North Central (1), Far North East (18), North West (39), North Central (9), North East (17), Saskatoon (66), Central West (6), Central East (15), Regina (23), South West (1), South Central (2) and South East (8) zones and two (2) new cases have pending residence information 
  • As of January 20:
    • 3,702  cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 298 (24.6 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 17,184 people have recovered.
    • Hospitalization data not available
    • 226 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,209 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 479,092  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
  • Note: three deaths have been removed from the Deaths Due to COVID-19 number as it has been determined they were not COVID-19 related.
• Recoveries Update
  • Starting today, the reporting database is being updated to reconcile a significant backlog in the number of recoveries and these will be reflected in the daily case statistics.
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 27,233.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
  • Pfizer has announced that Canada will receive zero doses for the week of January 25 but the shipment received this week will permit for limited vaccinations to continue next week. 

January 19, 2021

• The province recorded 309 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the provinical total to 20,871 cases.
  • Four (4) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 60s and five residents were in their 80s. 
  • Located: Far North West (25), Far North Central (16), Far North East (18), North West (29), North Central (30), North East (10), Saskatoon (69), Central West (3), Central East (19), Regina (43), South West (3) and South East (19) zones, while 25 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 19:
    • 4,156  cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 300 (24.7 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 16,490 people have recovered.
    • 207 people are in hospital; 176 in acute care, 31 people in intensive care.
    • 225 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,165 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 476,533  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 24,575.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
  • Another shipment of 2,925 doses of Pfizer vaccine will be arriving in Saskatchewan this week.  This shipment will be divided between the Regina, Fort Qu’Appelle and North Battleford areas and used to continue vaccinating priority populations.

January 18, 2021

• The province recorded 290 new cases of COVID-19 were reported, bringing the provinical total to 20,562  cases.
  • Four (4) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 60s, two residents were in their 70s, and one resident was in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (45), Far North Central (12), Far North East (20), North West (41), North Central (13), North East (33), Saskatoon (55), Central West (1), Central East (10), Regina (25), South West (2), South Central (5) and South East (7) zones, while 21 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 18:
    • 4,265 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 291 (24.0 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 16,078 people have recovered.
    • 210 people are in hospital; 180 in acute care, 30 people in intensive care.
    • 219 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,130 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 473,604  COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • The total number of vaccines administered in the province is 22,618.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

January 11 - 17, 2021

January 16 & 17, 2021

• The province recorded 557 new cases of COVID-19 were reported over the weekend, bringing the provinical total to 20,272  cases.
  • Five (5) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - two residents were in their 60s, and three residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (34), Far North Central (1), Far North East (10), North West (21), North Central (23), North East (33), Saskatoon (94), Central West (3), Central East (9), Regina (37), South West (1) and South East (13) zones, while eight new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 17:
    • 4,121 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 308 (25.5 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 15,936 people have recovered.
    • 203 people are in hospital; 170 in acute care, 33 people in intensive care.
    • 215 deaths reported to date.
    • 1,130 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 470,793 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 17, a total of 20,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
  • The SHA's public service announcements on clinics can be found at www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/Pages/Home.aspx.
  • Delivery of Pfizer Vaccine
    • Due to work to expand its European manufacturing facility, production of the Pfizer vaccine will be impacted for a few weeks.  Pfizer is temporarily reducing deliveries, potentially by half, to all countries receiving vaccine manufactured at this facility, including Canada. 
    • In Saskatchewan, vaccines will continue to be administered as received according to priority sequence.

January 15, 2021

• The province recorded 382 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 19,715  cases.
  • Four (4) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - two residents were in their 60s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (46), Far North Central (2), Far North East (24), North West (45), North Central (38), North East (36), Saskatoon (88), Central West (2), Central East (14), Regina (42), South West (1), South Central (4) and South East (30) zones and 10 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 15:
    • 4,010 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 320 (26.4 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 15,495 people have recovered.
    • 210 people are in hospital; 175 in acute care, 35 people in intensive care.
    • 210 deaths reported to date.
    • 998 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 465,390 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 15, a total of 14, 017 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.
  • For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
  • The SHA's public service announcements on clinics can be found at www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/Pages/Home.aspx.

January 14, 2021

• The province recorded 312 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 19,329 cases.
  • No new deaths related to COVID-19 were reported today.
  • Located: Far North West (14), Far North Central (8), Far North East (29), North West (18), North Central (39), North East (7), Saskatoon (99), Central West (2), Central East (7), Regina (51), South West (1), South Central (7) and South East (24) zones and six new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 14:
    • 3,859 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 313 (25.9 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 15,264 people have recovered.
    • 206 people are in hospital; 173 in acute care, 33 people in intensive care.
    • 206 deaths reported to date.
    • 960 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 461,935 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 14, a total of 11,985 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.
    • Regina - 2,353 Pfizer doses and 1,648 second doses 
    • Saskatoon - 3,433 Pfizer doses and 104 second doses
    • Far North West - 956 Moderna doses
    • Far North Central - 257 Moderna doses
    • Far North East - 1,261 Moderna doses 
    • North Central - 1,258 Pfizer doses
    • North East - 715 Moderna doses
  • The vaccination of seniors aged 70+ in the Wakaw and Cudworth areas begins January 15.  
  • January 14 Vaccine Delivery Update (pdf)
  • Vaccines will be delivered based on a priority sequencing, vaccine availability and delivery.
    • View Vaccine Sequencing for Healthcare Workers
• COVID-19 Modelling Update
  • Updated modelling shows scenrios and potenital impact of pandemic based on trends between Dec 25 - Jan 12.
  • Download SHA Modelling presentation (January 14) (pdf)

January 13, 2021

• The province recorded 247 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 19,017 cases.
  • Two (2) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - both residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (12), Far North Central (10), Far North East (9), North West (24), North Central (27), North East (27), Saskatoon (82), Central West (1), Central East (8), Regina (23) and South East (11) zones and 13 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 13:
    • 3,748 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 316 (26.1 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 15,063 people have recovered.
    • 205 people are in hospital; 169 in acute care, 36 people in intensive care.
    • 206 deaths reported to date.
    • 916 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 458,665 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 13, a total of 10,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan however all vaccine reports for January 13 have not yet been received at the time of the government release.

January 12, 2021

• The province recorded 248 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 18,770 cases.
  • Five (5) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 30s, two residents were in their 70s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (11), Far North Central (2), Far North East (20), North West (30), North Central (26), North East (5), Saskatoon (53), Central West (2), Central East (10), Regina (37), South West (2), South Central (8) and South East (11) zones and 31 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 12:
    • 3,752 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 321 (26. new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 14,814 people have recovered.
    • 191 people are in hospital; 166 in acute care, 29 people in intensive care.
    • 204 deaths reported to date.
    • 886 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 456,045 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 12, a total of 9,880 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan
    • Regina pilot program - 2,069 Pfizer doses and 1,449 second doses 
    • Saskatoon - 2,928 Pfizer doses
    • Prince Albert - 824 Pfizer doses
    • Far North West - 684 Moderna doses
    • Far North Central - 226 Moderna doses
    • Far North East - 1,193 Moderna doses 
    • North East - 507 Moderna doses
  • The next Pfizer shipment of 6,825 doses in expected to arrive in Saskatoon today and vaccination will continue among priority long term care and personal care home residents and staff.   
  • The next Moderna shipment of 5,400 doses is expected to arrive on January 14.
    • 500 doses will be distributed to the Far North East
    • 4,900 doses will be distributed through priority sequencing in the South East and Central East zones, including the communities of Wadena, Canora and Weyburn.
• Public Health Measures Remain in Effect until January 29 
  • The current public health measures will remain in effect until January 29, 2021. 
    • Private, indoor gatherings remain limited to immediate household members only.
    • People may meet and greet outdoors with up to 10 people only, provided physical distancing between households can be maintained.
    • The public health orders for licensed establishments; sports, fitness and dance; places of worship; and mandatory masking remain in place. 
    • All non-essential interprovincial travel is discouraged.
  • Visit http://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-measures for complete guidelines and/or to view the Public Health Order

January 11, 2021

• The province recorded 412 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 18,522 cases.
  • Eight  (8) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 30s, one resident was in their 50s, two residents were in their 60s, and four residents were in their 80s.
  • Located: Far North West (33), Far North Central (9), Far North East (80), North West (102), North Central (95), North East (48), Saskatoon (142), Central West (4), Central East (23), Regina (88), South West (1), South Central (12) and South East (47) zones and 35 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 11:
    • 3,735 cases are considered active.
    • 7-day average is 307 (25.4 new cases/100,000 ppl)
    • 14,588 people have recovered.
    • 197 people are in hospital; 166 in acute care, 31 people in intensive care.
    • 199 deaths reported to date.
    • 454,050 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 11, a total of 8,948 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan
    • Regina pilot program - 2,069 Pfizer doses and 1,008 second doses 
    • Saskatoon - 2,793 Pfizer doses
    • Prince Albert - 476 Pfizer doses
    • Far North West - 596 Moderna doses
    • Far North Central - 81 Moderna doses
    • Far North East - 809 Moderna doses 
    • North East - 97 Moderna doses

January 4-10, 2021

January 9 & 10, 2021

• The province recorded 639 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 17,474 cases.
  • The complete COVID-19 statistics for Sunday, January 10, 2021 were delayed due to an unexpected, one-day staffing issue; full details will be reported January 11, 2021.
  • (Jan 9) Seven (7) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 50s, one resident was in their 60s, four residents were in their 70s and one resident was in their 80s.
  • As of January 9:
    • 3,186  cases are considered active.
    • 14,426 people have recovered.
    • 179 people are in hospital; 149 in acute care, 30 people in intensive care.
    • 191 deaths reported to date.
    • 48,217 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 10, a total of 7,929 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan
    • Regina pilot program - 2,069 Pfizer doses and 1,008 second doses 
    • Saskatoon - 2,793 Pfizer doses
    • Prince Albert - 476 Pfizer doses
    • Far North West - 596 Moderna doses
    • Far North Central - 81 Moderna doses
    • Far North East - 809 Moderna doses 
    • North East - 97 Moderna doses

January 8, 2021

• The province recorded 336 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 17,474 cases.
  • Seven (7) residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 30s, one resident was in their 60s, two residents were in their 70s and three residents were in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 262 (21.6 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (20), Far North Central (4), Far North East (52), North West (46), North Central (41), North East (3), Saskatoon (57), Central West (6), Central East (9), Regina (56), South West (2), South Central (6) and South East (17) zones and 17 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 8:
    • 3,053  cases are considered active.
    • 14,237 people have recovered.
    • 180 people are in hospital; 154 in acute care, 26 people in intensive care.
    • 184 deaths reported to date.
    • 445,168 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 8, a total of 6,015 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan, with nearly 1,200 delivered in the last twenty-four hours.  
    • Regina pilot program - 2,069 Pfizer doses and 815 second doses
    • Saskatoon - 2,627 Pfizer doses
    • Prince Albert - 160 Pfizer doses
    • Far North West - 344 Moderna doses

January 7, 2021

• The province recorded 334 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 17,138 cases.
  • Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 70s, and 2 residents were in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 254 (20.2 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (15), Far North Central (1), Far North East (24), North West (11), North Central (65), North East (14), Saskatoon (83), Central West (4), Central East (6), Regina (49), South West (1), South Central (1) and South East (33) zones and 27 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 7:
    • 2,947  cases are considered active.
    • 14,014 people have recovered.
    • 176 people are in hospital; 147 in acute care, 29 people in intensive care.
    • 177 deaths reported to date.
    • 795 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 442,063 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 7, a total of 4,832 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan.  This includes 2,069 Pfizer doses in the Regina pilot program and 233 second doses, now being administered; 2,407 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon; and 123 Moderna doses in the Far North West zone.
  • An additional 100 Moderna doses have been allocated to Saskatchewan, increasing the February 1 delivery to 5,400 doses.  February allocations for the Pfizer vaccine have been confirmed at 11,700 arriving each week.
• Expansion to Drive-thru Testing Site
  • Effective immediately, the Yorkton drive-thru testing site will have expanded hours, opening each day at 10:30 a.m., rather than the previous opening of 1 p.m.

January 6, 2021

• The province recorded 277 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 16,804 cases.
  • Nine residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 20s, one resident was in their 50s, two residents were in their 60s, and 5 residents were in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 233 (19.2 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (3), Far North Central (1), Far North East (32), North West (18), North Central (40), North East (2), Saskatoon (44), Central West (2), Central East (4), Regina (70), South West (1), South Central (2) and South East (16) zones and 42 new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 6:
    • 2,893 cases are considered active.
    • 13,737 people have recovered.
    • 172 people are in hospital; 143 in acute care, 29 people in intensive care.
    • 174 deaths reported to date.
    • 785 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 439,515 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 6, a total of 4,524 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan. 
  • This includes 2,069 Pfizer doses in the Regina pilot program, 2,407 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon, and 48 Moderna doses in the Far North West and Far North Central zones.
  • 3,900 doses of Pfizer are expected to arrive in Prince Albert today with administration to follow soon after.
  • January 6 Vaccine Delivery Update (pdf)

January 5, 2021

• The province recorded 153 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 16,520 cases.
  • Five residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - all residents were in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 214 (17.7 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (8), Far North East (6), North West (13), North Central (14), North East (5), Saskatoon (33), Central West (1), Central East (13), Regina (39), South Central (1) and South East (6) zones and 14 new cases have pending residence information
  • As of January 5:
    • 3,057 cases are considered active.
    • 13,298 people have recovered.
    • 166 people are in hospital; 135 in acute care, 31 people in intensive care.
    • 165 deaths reported to date.
    • 776 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 437,421 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 5, a total of 4,254 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in Saskatchewan. The majority of those first doses have been administered to health care workers as part of the pilot project, which is completed in Regina and nearing 90 per cent completion in Saskatoon.  Those same health care workers will begin receiving their second doses soon, at which point they will be fully immunized.
  • Vaccination of long term care residents and health providers began this morning in Saskatchewan’s Far North. 
  • Vaccinations also started in La Loche this morning, as part of the roll-out in the Far North West zone.

January 4, 2021

• The province recorded 286 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 16,367 cases.
  • Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 70s, and one resident was in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 209 (17.2 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (18), Far North Central (1), Far North East (46), North West (17), North Central (63), North East (5), Saskatoon (41), Central West (5), Central East (8), Regina (48), South West (1), South Central (8) and South East (9) zones.  Sixteen new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 4:
    • 3,027 cases are considered active.
    • 13,180 people have recovered.
    • 180 people are in hospital; 145 in acute care, 35 people in intensive care.
    • 160 deaths reported to date.
    • 771 cases are healthcare workers.
    • 435,642 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 4, a total of 4,013 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1.
  • Starting this week, Pfizer vaccinations will begin in Prince Albert and Moderna vaccinations will begin in the Far North West and Far North Central zones for eligible health care staff as well as long term and personal care home residents, according to the COVID-19 immunization prioritization.

Janaury 1-3, 2021

January 3, 2021

• The province recorded 238 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the provinical total to 16,083 cases.
  • No new deaths were reported today. two residents were in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 176 (14.5 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (17), Far North East (39), North West (23), North Central (50), North East (2), Saskatoon (42), Central West (1), Central East (6), Regina (20), South West (1), South Central (13) and South East (14) zones.  Ten new cases have pending residence information.
  • As of January 3:
    • 2,841 cases are considered active.
    • 13,084 people have recovered.
    • 152 people are in hospital; 114 in acute care, 38 people in intensive care.
    • 158 deaths reported to date.
    • 434,157 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 3, a total of 3,866 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1. 

January 1 & 2, 2021

• The province recorded 485 new cases of COVID-19 were reported for January 1 and 2, 2021, bringing the provinical total to 15,845 cases.
  • Three residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have passed away - one resident was in their 50s, and two residents were in their 80s.
  • The seven-day average of daily cases is 176 (14.5 new cases per 100,000 population).
  • Located: Far North West (13), Far North Central (1), Far North East (90), North West (51), North Central (68), North East (18), Saskatoon (75), Central West (3), Central East (32), Regina (81), South Central (18) and South East (24) zones.  Eleven new cases have pending residence information. 
  • As of January 2:
    • 2,712 cases are considered active.
    • 12,975 people have recovered.
    • 160 people are in hospital; 127 in acute care, 33 people in intensive care.
    • 158 deaths reported to date.
    • 432,054 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan to date. 
• Immunization Update
  • As of January 2, 3,722 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have been provided to health care workers in Regina as part of the initial pilot and in Saskatoon as part of Phase 1. 
  • With the arrival of 4,900 doses of Moderna vaccine, the Far North Central and Far North West regions will start vaccinating priority populations the week of January 4.