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By paNOW Staff

COVID-19 Update

Record number of new daily COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

Dec 31, 2021 | 1:55 PM

The province is ending 2021 with a record, but not one they want.

They’re reporting 735 new daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, ahead of the 650 cases reported back in October, however, 241 of these cases were uncounted in September.

Fifty-eight new cases are located in the northern zones of the province; Far North West (nine), North West (19), North Central (23), and North East (seven).

There are 2,844 cases considered active, a jump of 668 cases from Thursday’s total. There are now 264 cases active in northern Saskatchewan, a 62 case jump from yesterday’s total.

Of the 2,844 cases considered active in the province, 264 cases of COVID-19 are active in the northern zones of the province. (Government of Saskatchewan)

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Over two-fifths (43.3 per cent) of new cases are between the ages of 20 and 39

More than one-fourth (28.6 per cent) of new cases eligible for vaccination (aged 5 years and older) were fully vaccinated.

As of Dec. 31, a total of 79 individuals are hospitalized across the province with 12 being treated in the ICU. Of the 79 patients, 48 (60.8 per cent) were not fully vaccinated.

There are currently no patients who have been hospitalized due to Omicron but one patient in hospital admitted for non-COVID-related health care has tested positive for Omicron.

The province has also announced public reporting distinguishing COVID-19 hospitalizations and hospitalizations where people got COVID-19 after being admitted. That reporting mechanism is expected to be ready the week of Jan. 3.

No new deaths were reported on Friday leaving the provincial total at 955.

Due to the New Years’ weekend, there will be no COVID-9 update now Tuesday, Jan. 4.

NITHA numbers

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported eight new cases on Friday in NITHA communities. Of the new cases, three (38 per cent) were not vaccinated; one (12 per cent) were partially vaccinated, and four (50 per cent) were fully vaccinated.

Eight new cases of COVID-19 were reported in NITHA communities on Dec. 30. (Facebook/NITHA Saskatchewan)

There are 30 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, three, and Far North East, 27. There have been 6,899 cases (99 per cent) that have recovered, and one person is currently hospitalized.

Athabasca Health Authority

Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) continues to report no new or active COVID-19 cases. However, Taiwo Olubanwo, AHA executive director of Primary Health Care continues to encourage people to get their vaccinations.

To view the daily highlights, current charts, and statistics from the Saskatchewan government in their entirety, click here.

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