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COVID-19 Update

186 new cases of COVID-19 and four deaths, residents 26 and older eligible for vaccines starting tomorrow

May 11, 2021 | 2:33 PM

As per the provinces provincial age-based immunization program, which currently sits at age 29 and older, eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine will expand to age 26 and older, effective at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

It remains age 18 and older for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics and residents are only able to book appointments when their age group is made eligible.

Residents aged 29+ may currently book online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). They may also attend a scheduled drive-thru or book at a participating pharmacy. Additional information on how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-booking.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has scheduled drive-thru and walk-in clinics throughout the province. For street addresses and hours of operation for these clinics, see www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax.

The current list of pharmacies offering vaccinations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies. Find participating pharmacies near you using the map tool.

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Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 186 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 11, bringing the provincial total to 43,481 cases; 40,911 recoveries and 2,064 cases are considered active.

Seven cases tested out of province were added to the following zones: Far North West, two; North West, two; and Regina, three.

There are four new deaths reported today. Three deaths in the North West zone from the following age groups: 30 to 39, one; 70 to 79, one; and 80+, one; and one death in the South Central zone from the 60 to 69 age group.

The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, one; Far North East, five; North West, 13; North Central, 29; and North East, three. Two new cases are pending residence information. Four cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the following zones: Far North East, one; Central East, one; and Regina, two.

The Saskatchewan government has reported another 186 people being diagnosed as of May 11. (Government of Saskatchewan)

There are 162 people in hospital. One hundred and twenty-four people are receiving inpatient care: North West, five; North Central, four; North East, one; Saskatoon, 61; Central East, three; Regina, 40; South West, one; South Central, three; and South East, six. Thirty-eight people are in intensive care: North Central, two; Saskatoon, 13; Central East, two; Regina, 19; South West, one; and South Central, one.

There are currently 162 people being hospitalized in relation to COVID-19, including 38 people in intensive care across the province. (Government of Saskatchewan)

As of May 10, 8,514 variants of concern have been identified by screening in Saskatchewan, reported in the following zones: Far North West, 191; Far North East, eight; North West, 324; North Central, 251; North East, 50; Saskatoon, 1,064; Central West, 91; Central East, 384; Regina, 4,253; South West, 279; South Central, 616; and South East, 871. There are 132 screened VOCs with residence pending.

As of May 11, the Saskatchewan government are reporting 2,064 total active cases of COVID-19 across the province. (Government of Saskatchewan)

NITHA Data

As of May 10, there are 29 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), 0; Far North West, 12; Far North East, 14; North Central, 0; and North East, three. There are 16 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, 11; and Far North East, five. There have been 3,461 cases (98 per cent) that have recovered, and one person is hospitalized.

As of May 10, there are 29 active COVID-19 cases in NITHA communities, including 16 that are variants of concern. (NITHA Saskatchewan/Facebook)

Vaccines Reported

An additional 3,050 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 530,307.

An additional 3,050 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were reported by the provincial government today. This brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 530,307. (Government of Saskatchewan)

The 3,050 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 82; Far North Central, one; Far North East, 19; North West, 164; North Central, 334; North East, 40; Saskatoon, 1,341; Central West, 21; Central East, 160; Regina, 269; South West, 162; South Central, 66; and South East, 307. There were 84 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

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

All vaccine administration details for the province, including first and second doses, can be found at https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness.

Click here to read the Government of Saskatchewan press release in its entirety.

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