SHA says 450 contacts and many new cases and outbreaks in the north can be traced  back to the Full Gospel Outreach church in Prince Albert (file photo/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW Staff

covid-19

66 new cases of COVID-19, more connected to Gospel Worship event in P.A.

Oct 19, 2020 | 2:31 PM

There are 66 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more recoveries in Saskatchewan. The active count is at just under 400.

According to a media release, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reporting 86 first and second generation cases in 17 communities in the province have been connected to the Gospel Worship event in Prince Albert. They’re estimating from their contact investigation there are 450 contacts and many new cases and outbreaks in the north are third generation cases from the event

A total of 27 of the new cases are across the north: Far North West (three), Far North East (three), North West (four), North Central (17), North East (one). The rest of the new cases are across a number of other zones: Saskatoon (25), Central West (two), Central East (two), Regina (eight) and South West (one) zones.

Public health investigations are underway to determine the source of transmission for all new cases. Saskatoon’s cases are primarily linked with outbreaks at local bars/nightclubs and additional cases are expected to be reported in the coming days.

Of the 2,369 reported cases, 398 are considered active. A total of 1,973 people have recovered. There are 88 active cases in both the North Central and Saskatoon zones.

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Eighteen people are in hospital. Sixteen people are receiving inpatient care; seven in the Saskatoon zone, two in the Regina zone, five in the North Central zone, one in the Central East and one in the South East zone. Two people are in intensive care, one in Saskatoon and one in Regina.

Of the 2,396 cases in the province to date 326 cases are travellers, 1,160 are community contacts (including mass gatherings), 647 have no known exposures; and 263 are under investigation by local public health.

Overall in Saskatchewan to date 81 cases are healthcare workers; however, the source of the infections may not be related to healthcare in all instances.

COVID-19 map. (Submitted photo/ Saskatchewan Health Authority)

There are 431 cases involving people 19 years of age and under, while the remainder are adults.

In the province 831 cases are in the 20-39 age range; 705 are in the 40-59 age range; 353 are in the 60-79 age range; and 76 are in the 80-plus range.

Fifty-one per cent of the cases are females and 49 per cent are males.

There are 25 deaths related to COVID-19 reported to date. Two cases have pending residence location.

There are:

• 505 cases are from the Saskatoon area
• 471 cases are from the south area (227 south west, 209 south central, 35 south east)
• 410 cases are from the far north area (369 far north west, 0 far north central, 41 far north east)
• 406 cases are from the north area (149 north west, 173 north central, 84 north east)
• 336 cases are from the central area (193 central west, 143 central east)
• 266 cases are from the Regina area

To date, 233,017 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan.

For more specific data related to your region visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s dashboard.

Expansion of COVID-19 Testing Drive Thru in Regina

Hours for the Regina drive thru testing site have been expanded to seven days a week starting today, October 19. Please note that appointment-based testing remains available seven days a week in Regina for those requiring this service.

Regina – International Trade Centre at Evraz Place – Hall C, 1700 Elphinstone Street
Sunday to Saturday – 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saskatoon – 3630 Thatcher Avenue
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – 12 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays – 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A valid Saskatchewan Health Card will be required for each person getting tested. A Canadian Armed Forces number or Interim Federal Health identification will also be accepted. Individuals from out of province will require a valid provincial health card from their province of residence.

You will be required to wear a mask during the registration process.

Upcoming election

Election day is coming for both provincial and municipal elections in Saskatchewan and Elections Saskatchewan has developed the tools necessary to help improve the safety for voters.

All residents are required not only to abide by public health orders in place, but the safety measures Elections Saskatchewan has provided to protect voters, election workers and candidate representatives at the polls and returning offices.

While many have requested mail-in ballots for the provincial election, the SHA is asking the public to consider advance polls available in your area. Also, schedule to mark your ballot during the mid-morning or mid-afternoon on election day, when provincial and municipal polls may have less traffic.

Latest NITHA COVID-19 cases

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority released their daily COVID-19 update that are specific to their communities.

According to their Facebook page, Four cases are active in the Far North West, and 28 cases are active in the Far North East.

Thirty-six cases are active in the North Central, one of which is in hospital, and 15 cases are active in the North East.

To date, 82 cases have recovered.

NITHA COVID-19 map for Oct. 19, 2020. (NITHA Saskatchewan/ Facebook)

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