COVID-19. (The Canadian Press)

By paNOW Staff

COVID Update

Province reports 176 new cases and three deaths

Mar 12, 2021 | 2:34 PM

The province reported 176 new cases of COVID-19 and 131 recoveries in Saskatchewan on March 12, bringing the provincial total to 30,369 cases.

Three Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Two deaths were reported in the 70-79 age group in the Regina and South Central zones. One death was reported in the 50-59 age group in the Saskatoon zone.

(Government of Saskatchewan)

The new cases located in northern Saskatchewan are in the Far North West (one), Far North Central (one), Far North East (10), North West (16), North Central (11), and North East (eight). Six are pending location information. Two cases with pending residence information were assigned to the Regina zone.

One hundred twenty-nine (129) people are in hospital. One hundred and two people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West (two), Far North East (one), North West (10), North Central (six), Saskatoon (43), Central East (five), Regina (32), South Central (one) and South East (two). Twenty-seven (27) people are in intensive care: North West (one), North Central (one), Saskatoon (13), Central East (two) and Regina (10).

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(Government of Saskatchewan)

There were 2,990 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on March 11.

To date, 605,982 COVID-19 tests have been processed in Saskatchewan. As of March 10, when other provincial and national numbers were available, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 508,388 tests performed per million population. The national rate was 672,080 tests performed per million population.

The seven-day average of daily new cases is 134 (11.0 new cases per 100,000), the lowest seven-day average since November 13. A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past several months is available on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Please visit https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

COVID-19 map. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Further statistics on the total number of cases among healthcare workers, breakdowns of total cases by source of infection, age, sex and region, total tests to date, the per capita testing rate and current numbers of variants of concern can be found on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Please visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/cases-and-risk-of-covid-19-in-saskatchewan.

NITHA Data

As of March 11, there are 94 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central, Athabasca (five), Far North West (16), Far North East (65), North Central (0), and North East (eight).

There are 3,145 cases (96 per cent) recovered, and three people are currently in hospital.

The latest COVID-19 statistics from NITHA. (NITHA Saskatchewan/Facebook)

Vaccines Reported

An additional 2,692 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 98,571.

The 2,692 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: Far North Central (seven), North West (365), North Central (815), Saskatoon (490), Central East (237), Regina (461) and South East (317).

(Government of Saskatchewan)

As of March 12, 56 per cent of long-term care homes across Saskatchewan have now received their first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are now fully vaccinated. Forty-five per cent of personal care homes have received both their first and second doses.

For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.

COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 80+ today and 76+ Saturday

Starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System expanded COVID-19 vaccine appointment options to include individuals 80 years of age and older. Vaccine eligibility options will be expanded again tomorrow, March 13 at 8 a.m., to include individuals 76 years of age and older. People meeting this criteria can book their appointments online 24/7 using their health card at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine; or call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5289) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Additional information on eligibility and how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/vaccine-booking.

Interrupt COVID-19 Transmission in Regina

With an increase of community transmission of variants of concern in Regina, public health officials are asking all those who live and work in Regina to re-commit to best prevention practices to protect against COVID-19.

• Wear your mask in all public places
• Maintain physical distancing
• If you are able to work from home, work from home at this time
• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid all unnecessary travel

Many of Regina’s outbreaks are a result of people of going to work and public places while symptomatic. If you have any symptoms, stay home and arrange for a COVID-19 test at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/testing-information.

Enforcing Public Health Measures

Enforcement of public health orders is permitted under The Public Health Act, 1994. Public health inspectors will be supported in their efforts to ticket violators to ensure that businesses and events are brought into compliance as quickly as possible, in addition to the enforcement efforts that have been undertaken by police agencies throughout the province.

For more information on the current public health measures or to see the Public Health Order, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-measures.

Weekly Reporting of Testing Numbers and Cases for Youth

The trends of COVID-19 cases in school-aged children are being monitored. The weekly report of cases and testing numbers for children aged 0-19, including data by age and positivity rates, has been posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-Safe-Schools-Plan.

General COVID-19 Information

General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.

Know your risk. Keep yourself and others safe. www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/about-covid-19/know-your-risk.

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