September 2020 Updates

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

September 1- 5, 2020

September 1

There were three (3) new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on September 1, 2020 bringing the provincial 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.

September 2

There were two (2) new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on September 2, 2020 bringing the provincial total to 1,624 cases.
- The new cases are located in the North West (1) and South Central (1) zones.
- The location of the pending 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 3

10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 3, 2020 bringing the provincial 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 4

Four (4) new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 4, 2020 bringing the provincial 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 Jaw Co-op, 1 Ave NW, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  - Aug 29 - Past Times 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 6-12, 2020

September 7

24 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan over the Labour Day weekend (September 5-7, 2020) bringing the provincial 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 limitations 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 Start Restaurant, approximately 1:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
  - Timothy 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.

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 Sites are scheduled 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.
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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 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 businesses (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 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 Enterprise at Airport:
    - Pick up Sept. 7 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    - Drop off Sept. 7 from 7-8 p.m.
  - Taylor Lexus Toyota Body Shop – Sept. 8 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  - AK Tire, 2220 7th Ave – Sept. 9 from 2:15-2:30 p.m.
  - Harbour Landing Walmart – 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 13-19, 2020

September 14

8 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 14, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,731 cases.
- The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (6), South West (1), and South 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 communal 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 exposure 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 provincial 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 communal 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.

September 15

10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 15, 2020, bringing the provincial 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 communal 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 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 Crossing in Saskatoon:
      - September 4- 7:00am -3:30pm
      - September 5- 7:00am-3:30pm
      - September 10- 2:30pm-11:00pm
      - September 7- 2:30pm-10:00pm
    - Foam Lake Husky
      - September 6th from 5:00pm-6:00pm
    - Wynyard A&W
      - September 6th from 6:00pm-7:00pm

September 16

10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 16, 2020, bringing the provincial 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 communal 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 17

7 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 17, 2020, bringing the provincial 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 communal 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 18

19 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 18, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,776 cases.
- Location: Saskatoon (12), Central West (3) and Regina (4) zones.
  - 6 of the cases reported in the Saskatoon area have been identified in the workplace at Brandt Industries.
- As of September 18:
  - 113 cases are considered active.
    - 24 cases are from communal living.
  - 15 people have recovered, for a total of 1,639 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.
  - 166,646 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,980 tests were performed on September 17.
The Health Canada COVID Alert app is now available to Saskatchewan residents. Once downloaded to your smart phone, subscribers may participate in digital COVID-19 exposure alerts. READ MORE

September 20-26, 2020

September 19 & 20

31 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan over the weekend (September 19-20), bringing the provincial total to 1,807 cases.
- Location: Saskatoon (9), Central West (1), Central East (1), Regina (15) and South Central (4) zones.
  - All 9 of the cases reported in the Saskatoon area have been identified in the workplace at Brandt Industries.
- As of September 20:
  - 140 cases are considered active.
    - 27 cases are from communal living.
  - 4 additional people have recovered, for a total of 1,643 recoveries.
  - 10 people are in the hospital; one (1) person is in ICU.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 171,945 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 5,299 tests were performed on Sept 18 & 19
Drive-through testing has been expanded in Regina to include Wednesday evenings. Read more
The following advisories have been issued:
- Sept 18 - Regina - Potential exposure at Regina business and on Regina transit (Sept 7 - 16)
  - Golden Mile Superstore - 3806 Albert Street
    - Sept. 12 - 4:30-5:30 p.m.
    - Sept. 14 – 12:30 – 12:45 p.m.
    - Sept. 16 - 3-3:30 p.m.
  - Regina Transit
    - Sept. 7 Route 9 (south to east) - 1-2 p.m.
    - Sept. 8 Route 7 (south to east) - 1:50-2:50 p.m.
    - Sept. 8 Route 7 (east to south) - 9:30-10:30 p.m.
    - Sept. 10 Route 7 (south to east) - 1:30-2:30 p.m.
    - Sept. 10 Route 7 (east to south) - 9:30-10:30 p.m.
    - Sept. 11 Route 7 (south to east) - 4-5 p.m.
    - Sept. 11 Route 7 (east to south) - 9:30-10:30 p.m.
    - Sept. 13 Route 9 (south to east) - 1:20-2:20 p.m.
    - Sept. 14 Route 9 (south to downtown) - 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
    - Sept. 14 Route 40 (south) - 12 noon – 12:20 p.m.
    - Sept. 14 Route 7 (south to east) - 3-4 p.m.
    - Sept. 14 Route 7 (east to south) - 9:30-10:30 p.m
- Sept 18 - Saskatoon - Potential exposure at Saskatoon business (Sept 6-7)
  - Walmart, 3035 Clarence Ave S
    - Sept. 6 - 9:20 a.m.-9:50 a.m. - Photo center kiosk; 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. Menswear & frozen food section/deli
    - Sept. 7 - 9:15-10 a.m. Photo kiosk & menswear
- Sept 19 - Regina - Potential exposure at Regina businesses (Sept 17-18)
  - Tim Horton's - Victoria Square - Sept. 17 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  - Superstore Golden Mile – Sept. 17 6:45– 7:15 p.m.
  - Urban Planet - 921a Albert Street – Sept. 18 11 a.m.- 12 noon
  - Costco - 2110 Anaquod Road – Sept. 18 12 noon-1:30 p.m.
- Sept 20 - Saskatoon, Prince Albert & Waskesiu - Potential exposure at multiple businesses (Sept 10 - 17)
  - Carver's Steak House - Saskatoon - Sept. 10: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  - Cut Casual Steak and Tap Restaurant – Saskatoon - Sept. 16: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
  - Garden Cafe, Saskatoon Inn – Saskatoon
    - Sept 11: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
    - Sept 12: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
    - Sept 16: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
    - Sept 17: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
  - Grainfields on 8th Street - Saskatoon - Sept. 11: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
  - Hawood Inn (Hotel and/or dining area), 851 Lakeview Dr - Waskesiu Lake - Sept. 17: 5:30 pm – Sept. 18: 5:00 p.m.
  - Rosthern Valley Golf Course - Sept. 11: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
  - Tim Horton's, 3223 - 2nd Ave W - Prince Albert - Sept. 17: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  - Willows Golf and Country Club, Sept 16 from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m.
- Sept 20 - Regina & Moosomin - Potential exposure at multiple businesses (Sept 11-16)
  - Planet Fitness (East) - Regina - Sept. 11 and 12: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  - Walmart – Habour Landing – Regina – Sept. 16: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  - Dairy Queen – Moosomin – Sept. 12: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  - CO OP Grocery Store – Moosomin – Sept. 12: 5:00 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

September 21

7 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 21, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,814 cases.
- Location: Saskatoon (5), Regina (1) and South East (1) zones.
  - Three (3) of the new cases reported in the Saskatoon area have been identified in the workplace at Brandt Industries.
- As of September 21:
  - 145 cases are considered active.
    - 27 cases are from communal living.
  - Two (2) additional people have recovered, for a total of 1,645 recoveries.
  - 10 people are in the hospital; one (1) person is in ICU.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 173,764 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,819 tests were performed on Sept 20
Potential or Increased Exposure - The following public advisories have been issued:
- Sept 21 - Saskatoon (Sept 12, 14, 19)
  - Saigon Roll Restaurant, 311 Avenue A South – September 14, 2020 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  - SuperStore, Confederation Drive
    - September 12 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
    - September 19 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  - Walmart, Betts Avenue
    - September 12 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    - September 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
- Sept 21 - Regina (Sept 11, 15-17, 19)
  - Let's Sushi - 4436 Rochdale Blvd, Regina – Sept. 19: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  - Princess Auto - 3701 E Quance Gate, Regina
    - Sept. 11: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    - Sept. 15: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    - Sept. 16: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  - Deer Valley Golf Club - 10 Deer Valley Road, Deer Valley:
    - Sept. 15: 1:00 - 8:30 p.m.
    - Sept. 16: 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    - Sept. 17: 4:00 - 9:30 p.m.

September 22

10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 22, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,824 cases.
- Location: Far North East (1), Saskatoon (6), Central West (1) and Regina (2) zones.
  - Two (2) of the new cases reported in the Saskatoon area have been identified in the workplace at Brandt Industries.
- As of September 22:
  - 146 cases are considered active.
    - 24 cases are from communal living.
  - Two (2) additional people have recovered, for a total of 1,645 recoveries.
  - 9 people are in the hospital; one (1) person is in ICU.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 175,405COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,641 tests were performed on Sept 21
Additional support for testing - Read More:
- 76 new positions in SHA labs
- Pooled testing of asymptomatic swabs
- Increase in GeneXpert tests across province

September 23

Six (6) new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 23, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,830 cases.
- Location: Saskatoon (2), Central West (1) and Regina (3) zones.
- As of September 23:
  - 133 cases are considered active.
  - 19 additional people have recovered, for a total of 1,673 recoveries.
  - 9 people are in the hospital; one (1) person is in ICU.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 176,9125 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,507 tests were performed on Sept 22
Potential or Increased Exposure - The following public advisories have been issued:
- Sept 22 - Saskatoon (Sept 15-16)
  - Planet Fitness in Market Mall
    - September 15, 2020 – from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
    - September 16, 2020 – from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.

September 24

Five (5) new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 24, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,835 cases.
- Location: Saskatoon (2), Central West (1), Regina (1) and South Central (1) zones.
- As of September 24:
  - 130 cases are considered active.
  - 8 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,681 recoveries.
  - 8 people are in the hospital.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 178,490 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,578 tests were performed on Sept 23
Children & Youth Weekly Reporting
- There are 24 active COVID-19 cases (ages 0-19) in the province for the week of Sept 14-20, 2020.
- Access weekly report here
Potential or Increased Exposure - The following public advisories have been issued:
- Sept 23 - Regina (Sept 14, 18)
  - Meridian Hotel Construction Site – 3800 Harbour Landing Drive – Sept. 14-18: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (each day)
  - Superstore – Rochdale Blvd – Sept. 18: 4 - 4:45 p.m.
- Sept 24 - Prince Albert (Sept 17-19)
  - Value Village, #380 - 800 15th St., Prince Albert
    - Sept 17, 2020 – 1430-1900
    - Sept 18, 2020 – 1430-1900
    - Sept 19, 2020 – 1430-1900

September 25

11 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 25, 2020, bringing the provincial total to 1,846 cases.
- Location: North West (1), North Central (3), Saskatoon (3), Central East (1), Regina (1) and South East (1) zones; One location is pending.
- As of September 25:
  - 123 cases are considered active.
  - 18 more people have recovered, for a total of 1,699 recoveries.
  - 8 people are in the hospital.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 180,232 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,742 tests were performed on Sept 24.
Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan Updated
- Plan has been updated to provide guidance on fall activities. In addition to information to prepare for a safe Halloween, the guidelines also provide direction on how to safely celebrate Thanksgiving and fall/fowl suppers. Guidance is also provided to safely honour Remembrance Day.
- www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open
Potential or Increased Exposure - The following public advisories have been issued:
- Sept 25 - Rosetown (Sept 15-18)
  - Shop Easy - 118 1st Ave East, Rosetown – Sept. 15, 16, 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  - Co-op Home Centre - 310 Hwy 7 West, Rosetown – Sept. 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sept 25 - Prince Albert (Sept 18, 21)
  - September 18
    - Kal Tire - 300 38 St E, 9:30-10:30am
    - Kal Tire - 300 38 St E, 1:30-2:30pm
    - Shaw - 2990 2 Ave W, 11:30- 12:00pm
    - Vu's Garden Restaurant - 2805 6 Ave E, 12:00-12:30 pm
    - Canaba Cannabis - 3332 2 Ave W, 12:30 – 1:30pm
    - Lake Country Co-op Gas Bar Cornerstone - 801 15 St E, 3:00-3:30pm
  - September 21
    - Harold's Family Foods - 200 28 St E, 11:00am – 12:00pm
    - Source for Sports - 365 Marquis Rd W, 12:30-1:30pm
    - Walmart - 800 15 St E, 1:30pm-2:30pm
    - Real Canadian Superstore - 591 15 St E, 3:30-4:30pm

September 27-30, 2020

September 26 & 27

34 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan over the weekend (September 26-27), bringing the provincial total to 1,878 cases. Two (2) cases previously reported have been removed (deemed to be non-SK residents).
- Location: [totals for weekend] North Central (1), Saskatoon (16), Central East (10), and Regina (6) zones.
- As of September 27:
  - 144 cases are considered active.
  - 1,710 people have recovered.
  - 7 people are in the hospital.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 69 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 185,832 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 5,600 tests were performed on Sept 25 & 26
Outbreak Declared at Yorkton Regional High School
- SHA working with a Yorkton business and the Good Spirit School Division to investigate a cluster of students (four (4) cases) who have tested positive.
- NOTE: If two or more people test positive for COVID-19, and are all linked to a specific school setting within a specified time period, an outbreak is declared for that school.
Potential or Increased Exposure - The following public advisories have been issued:
- Sept 25 - Yorkton (Sept 18-19)
  - Sept. 18 – Pumphouse Athletic Club, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  - Sept. 19 – Pumphouse Athletic Club, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
- Sept 26 - Saskatoon (Sept 19, 22, 23)
  - Sept. 19 – Walmart Supercentre, from 4 to 6 p.m.
  - Sept. 22 – Planet Fitness, Market Mall, from 4 to 6 p.m.
  - Sept. 23 – KFC, from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Sept 27 - Regina (Sept 17, 18, 21)
  - Sept. 17 and 18 – Western Pizza, from 4 to 8 p.m.
  - Sept. 21 – Golden Mile Superstore, from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
- Sept 27 - Saskatoon & Prince Albert (Sept 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 23)
  - Saskatoon:
    - Sept 17 - Dakota Dunes Casino, from 8 to 11 p.m.
  - Prince Albert:
    - The Real Canadian Superstore, 591-15 St. E.
      - Sept. 10, 2020, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
      - Sept. 21, 2020 from 4 to 5 p.m.
    - Sept 14 - Science Fiction Pizza, from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.
    - Shoppers Drug Mart Cornerstone, #230 800 15 St. E.
      - Sept. 15, 2020, from 8 to 8:30 p.m.
      - Sept. 17, 2020, from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m.
      - Sept. 23, 2020, from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m.
    - Sept 17 - Lakeland Hyundai, from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
    - Sept 21 - Value Village, from 2 to 8 p.m.
    - Sept 21 - Prairie Mobile, #915-801-15th St. E., from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
- Sept 27 - Yorkton & Regina (Sep 14, 16 - 19, 22, 24)
  - Yorkton:
    - Walmart, 240 Hamilton Rd., Yorkton
      - Sept. 14, 2020, from 9:10 to 10:30 a.m.
      - Sept .16, 2020, from 9:10 to 9:40 a.m.
      - Sept. 18, 2020, from 9:10 to 9:50 a.m.
      - Sept. 22, 2020, from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
    - Sept 17 - Giant Tiger, #30 - 146 Broadway St. E., from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
  - Regina:
    - Sept 19 - Walmart, 2150 Prince of Wales Drive, from 2 to 2:30 p.m.
    - Sept 24 - Safeway, 2931 13th Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

September 28

14 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 28, bringing the provincial total to 1,892 cases.
- Location: Far North West (1), Saskatoon (3), Central East (7) and Regina (3) zones.
- One case from September 27 with the location pending has been assigned to the Regina zone.
- As of September 28:
  - 149 cases are considered active.
  - 1,719 people have recovered; 9 additional recoveries reported today.
  - 8 people are in the hospital.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 72 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 188,068 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 2,236 tests were performed on Sept 27
Outbreak Declared at Yorkton Regional Health Centre (Read more)
- The source of the outbreak in the hospital appears to be community transmission. Initial findings indicate contacts share a common source of exposure at a local fitness facility.
- Visitation will be limited in the Yorkton Regional Health Centre and the Yorkton and District Nursing Home; family members and/or support people will only be permitted for compassionate reasons.

September 29

7 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on September 29, bringing the provincial total to 1,899 cases.
- Location: Central East (1) and Regina (6) zones.
- As of September 29:
  - 138 cases are considered active.
  - 1,737 people have recovered; 18 additional recoveries reported today.
  - 8 people are in the hospital.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 73 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 189,515 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,447 tests were performed on Sept 28

September 30

14 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on September 30, bringing the provincial total to 1,913 cases.
- Location: North East (1), Saskatoon (8), Central West (1), Central East (2), and Regina (2) zones.
- As of September 30:
  - 139 cases are considered active.
  - 1,750 people have recovered; 13 additional recoveries reported today.
  - 9 people are in the hospital; one in ICU in the North Central zone.
  - No new deaths have been reported to date; total remains at 24.
  - 73 cases are in healthcare workers.
  - 190,795 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan
    - 1,280 tests were performed on Sept 29
Children & Youth Weekly Reporting
- There are 34 active COVID-19 cases (ages 0-19) in the province for the week of Sept 21-27, 2020.
- Access weekly report here
Potential or Increased Exposure - The following public advisories have been issued:
- Sept 29 - Yorkton and Regina (Sept 19 -25)
  - September 19: Yorkton Home Hardware, Yorkton, from 2 to 3 p.m.
  - September 21 and 25: Canadian Tire, Yorkton, from 3 to 4 p.m. both dates
  - September 24: Yorkton Hyundai, Yorkton, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  - September 24 and 25: Peavey Mart, Yorkton from 4 to 5 p.m. (Sept 24) and 3 to 4 p.m. (Sept 25)
  - September 22: Let’s Sushi, Rochdale Blvd, Regina, from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Sept 30 - Regina (Sept 24 -25)
  - September 24: Once Upon a Child, from 12 to 1 p.m.
  - September 24: A&W Restaurant, Avonhurst Drive, from 1 to 2 p.m.
  - September 24: Amazing Adventures, Regina from 5:45 to 7 p.m.
  - September 25: Harbour Landing Co-op, Regina, from 4:45 to 5:05 p.m.
- Sept 30 - Waman and Saskatoon (Sept 25 - 26)
  - September 25: Warman McDonalds, 130 Stonegate, 920 Centennial Blvd, Warman, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  - September 25: Warman Burger King, 910 Centennial Blvd, Warman, from 5:50 to 6:30 p.m.
  - September 26: Cineplex Cinemas at the Centre, Saskatoon, attended the Unhinged movie between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in theatre 5

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