Four deaths and 213 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday, along with 284 recoveries.

Three of the individuals who had tested positive for COVID-19 and died were from Saskatoon in the 40-49, 50-59, and 70-79 age groups. The other individual was from Regina in their 70's.

Of the new cases, 12 are in the south-central zone, 81 in Regina, 47 in Saskatoon, 31 in the southeast, 12 in the far northwest, eight in the northwest, eight in the central-east, four in the north-central zone, four in the southwest, and three in the northeast. Three new cases are pending resident information.

2,443 cases are considered active, with 78 of those located in the sub-region 'south-central 2' which is made up of Moose Jaw and the surrounding area.

184 people are in hospital with 142 receiving inpatient care, and 42 are in intensive care.

 

Sports/Performing Arts:

  • Effective April 29, 2021, the age distinction will be removed for group training and conditioning for both team and individually practiced sports both indoors and out. This means individuals 19+ can follow the same format as 18 and under have been using for training and conditioning in groups, i.e.:
  • In addition, dance has been moved from the sports guidelines to the performing arts guidelines. The change to allow for participants 19+ will also apply to this group.
  • Groups of eight, plus a coach or two
  • Non-contact only
  • Three metres of physical distancing among all participants
  • Masking as directed in the Re-open Saskatchewan Plan
  • Training and conditioning only
  • Competition remains prohibited for all ages in team sports

More details are available at: www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/re-open-saskatchewan-plan/guidelines/outdoor-sports-and-activities-guidelines.

 

Vaccines Reported

An additional 7,334 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 415,763.

The 7,334 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 90; Far North Central, 3; Far North East, 39; North West, 829; North Central, 736; North East, 373; Saskatoon, 2,206; Central West, 110; Central East, 595; Regina, 1,278; South West, 230; South Central, 330; and South East, 137. There were 378 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

Eighty per cent of Saskatchewan residents over age 60 have received their first dose. Forty per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.