Two deaths and 293 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Thursday, along with 223 recoveries.

One death was reported in the 70-79 age range from the Regina zone, and the other was in the 80-plus group from the southeast.

Of the new cases, 4 are in the south-central zone, 87 in Regina, 74 in Saskatoon, 24 in the southeast, 24 in the northwest, 22 in the central-east, 15 in the central-west, eight in the far northwest, eight in the north-central zone, five in the northeast, and four in the southwest. 18 new cases are pending resident information.

143 cases are considered active in the south-central zone, with 133 of those located in the sub-region 'south-central 2' which is made up of Moose Jaw and the surrounding area. 

188 people are in hospital with 147 receiving inpatient care and 41 receiving intensive care.

Residents are now being asked to avoid all travel throughout the province of Saskatchewan at this time.

Vaccination Clinics and Eligibility

It was also announced that starting Thursday afternoon, eligibility at walk-in and drive-thru clinics has expanded to all those aged 51-54.

Starting Friday however, drive-thru clinics, walk-in clinics, and online/over-the-phone booking will expand to all residents aged 48-54.

You can book your vaccine online by clicking here, or over the phone by calling 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829).

Vaccines Reported

An additional 7,956 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 315,405.

The 7,956 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following regions: Far North West (220), Far North Central (2), Far North East (134), North West (619), North Central (224), North East (39), Saskatoon (1,888), Central West (146), Central East (715), Regina (2,777), South West (116), South Central (389) and South East (420). There were 267 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

Fifty-six per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 50+ have received their first dose.