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By paNOW Staff

COVID-19 Update

Over 450,000 vaccines given across the province, 207 new cases reported

May 3, 2021 | 3:06 PM

An additional 7,154 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 450,823.

The 7,154 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 51; Far North East, six; North West, 278; North Central, 562; North East, 111; Saskatoon, 2,076; Central West, 172; Central East, 831; Regina, 2,118; South West, 124; South Central, 320; and South East, 299. There were 206 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

An additional 7,154 doses of COVID-19 vaccines reported on May 3 has brought the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 450,823. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Eighty-two per cent of Saskatchewan residents over age 60 have received their first dose. Sixty-four per cent of those 40+ have received their first dose. Forty-three per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.

This week’s Pfizer shipment of 63,180 doses is expected at designated pharmacies on Tuesday, May 4; ISC, NITHA, Prince Albert, Yorkton, North Battleford on Wednesday, May 5; and ISC’s South Service Centre on Thursday, May 6. A portion of this shipment arrived in Regina (11,700) and Saskatoon (11,700) on Friday, April 30 via advance delivery.

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Pharmacy Vaccination Pilot Expanded

An additional 41 pharmacies have been added to the pharmacy COVID-19 vaccination pilot program. Starting today, these pharmacies will be able to take appointments for vaccination, vaccinations based on age groups and populations who are eligible on the day the appointment is booked.

The list of pharmacies participating in the pilot as of May 3, 2021 is now available at on their website.

Vaccination Booking System Open to Ages 37+ Beginning May 4

Beginning tomorrow, May 4, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program will expand to include age 37+, and to age 18+ for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics.

Prioritized front-line workers age 18+ are also eligible. A list of those occupations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vax-eligibility. Eligible priority groups may visit a drive-thru or walk-in clinic, arrange an appointment with a participating pharmacy, or call 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829) to make an appointment through the SHA booking system.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 207 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 3, bringing the provincial total to 41,806 cases.

Three new deaths are reported today in the following groups: one death in the 70-79 age group from Regina; and two deaths in 80+ age group from the North Central and Saskatoon zones.

The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, 11; North West, 11; North Central, 31; and North East, eight, zones. Fifteen new cases are pending residence information. Two cases pending residence information have been assigned to the North Central zone.

Recoveries total 38,911 and 2,397 cases are considered active.

The province has reported another 207 positive cases of COVID-19 in the province today. (Government of Saskatchewan)

NITHA Data

There are 30 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities as of May 2. These cases are located in the Far North Central, Athabasca (one), Far North West (19), Far North East (two), North Central (two), and North East (six). There have been 3,441 cases (98 per cent) that have recovered.

As May 2, there are 30 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities in the province. (NITHA Saskatchewan/Facebook)

There are 174 people in hospital. One hundred and thirty-five people are receiving inpatient care: Far North East, one; North West, five; North Central, three; Saskatoon, 54; Central East, six; Regina, 58; South West, one; South Central, three; and South East, four. Thirty-nine people are in intensive care: North Central, one; Saskatoon, 14; Central East, two; Regina, 21; and South Central, one.

There are currently 174 people in the province being hospitalized in relation to COVID-19, including 39 people in intensive care. (Government of Saskatchewan)

As of May 2, 7,296 variants of concern have been identified by screening in Saskatchewan, reported in the following zones: Far North West, 143; Far North East, three; North West, 223; North Central, 148; North East, 29; Saskatoon, 835; Central West, 86; Central East, 327; Regina, 3,878; South West, 215; South Central, 553; and South East, 750. There are 106 screened VOCs with residence pending.

For the full breakdown of today’s COVID-19 update from the Government of Saskatchewan, click here.

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