A resident in the Far North who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was in their 70s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 14.

As of Thursday, July 2, there are 795 total cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. This includes four new cases reported on July 1 and six new cases reported on July 2.

Seven of the new cases are in the Far North, two are in the North and one is in the Saskatoon region.

Of the 795 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 80 are considered active. A total of 701 people have recovered.

Six people are in hospital. Three individuals are receiving inpatient care in the hospital; two in Saskatoon and one in the North. Three people are in intensive care; two in the North and one in Saskatoon

To date, 67,243 COVID‐19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. 

A reminder that testing is available to anyone currently working outside the home or anyone returning to work as part of the re-open Saskatchewan plan.