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COVID-19 Update

Province reports 111 new cases and 197 COVID-19 recoveries today

May 25, 2021 | 2:18 PM

Another 111 new cases in the province today now brings the total number of cases in Saskatchewan to 45,820 cases; 43,842 recoveries and 1,451 cases considered active.

The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, two; North West, 11; North Central, 19; North East, one. Two new cases are pending residence information. Two previously reported cases with pending residence information were added to the North Central zone.

An additional 111 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today by the provincial government. (Government of Saskatchewan)

NITHA Data

As of May 24, there are 32 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), 0; Far North West, 11; Far North East, 20; North Central, one; and North East, 0. There are 24 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, seven; Far North East, 16; and North Central, one. There have been 3,512 cases (98 per cent) that have recovered, and two people are hospitalized.

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Vaccines reported

An additional 2,339 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 665,193.

The 2,339 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, five; Far North Central, 11; Far North East, six; North West, 18; North Central, 46; North East, 15; Saskatoon, 1,026; Central West, 19; Central East, 57; Regina, 958; South West, 37; South Central, 44; and South East, 44. There were 53 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

An additional 2,339 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported on May 25 now brings the provincial total to 665,193 doses administered across the province. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Seventy-six per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Seventy per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty-three per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.

Second Dose Booking Available for those Vaccinated on or before March 1

Second dose vaccinations are underway for anyone who is 80 and older or who received their first dose before March 1. Individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer and those who have received solid organ transplants will receive a letter of eligibility in the mail that will allow them priority access to a second dose.

Additional information on how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-booking.

To view the Saskatchewan government’s COVID-19 update in its entirety, click here.

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