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Saskatchewan exceeds 600,000 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine after three-day surge

May 17, 2021 | 2:19 PM

An additional 12,173 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine reported today brings the provincial total to 603,125. The provincial government reported nearly 50,000 total vaccines administered over the past three days, 10 per cent of all vaccines delivered in the province.

Vaccine bookings will accommodate anyone over 16 years of age from Tuesday. Regina restaurants can now re-open.

The latest vaccines were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 47; Far North East, 77; North West, 369; North Central, 493; North East, 149; Saskatoon, 4,124; Central West, 196; Central East, 627; Regina, 3,940; South West, 308; South Central, 574; and South East, 841.

An additional 12,173 vaccines reported on May 17 has brought the provincial total to over 600,000 administered across the province. (Government of Saskatchewan)

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

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Saskatchewan expects to receive 63,180 Pfizer doses this week. These doses will be distributed to Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) South, ISC North, ISC North Battleford, Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) Prince Albert, and pharmacies throughout the province.

Vaccination Booking System Open to Ages 20+; Changes to 16+ Tomorrow

Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program is currently age 20 and older. Effective at 8 a.m. tomorrow (May 18), eligibility will expand to age 16 and older for the entire province, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics.

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.

Second Dose Booking Available Begins Today for Priority Populations

Beginning today, anyone who is 85 and older or anyone who received their first dose before February 15 will be eligible to book their second doses. 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.

Daily COVID-19 Statistics

There are 178 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 17, bringing the provincial total to 44,709 cases; 42,225 recoveries and 1,965 cases are considered active.

Two new deaths are reported today. One death was reported in the 80+ age group from the South Central zone and one death was in the 50-59 age group from the South East zone.

The new cases in Northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, seven; North West, 16; North Central, five; and North East, one. Three new cases are pending residence information. Four cases with pending residence information has been assigned to the Far North West, one; North West, two; and South Central, one.

An additional 178 new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today by the provincial government. (Government of Saskatchewan)

NITHA Data

There are 38 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.
These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), one; Far North West, 16; Far North East, 20; North Central, one; and North East, 0. There are 20 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, nine. So far there have been 3482 cases (98%) that have recovered, and one person is hospitalized.

As of May 16, there are 38 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities, including 20 variants of concern. (Facebook/NITHA Saskatchewan)

There are 142 people in hospital. One hundred and fifteen people are receiving inpatient care: North West, five; North Central, three; Saskatoon, 49; Central East, four; Regina, 46; South West, two; South Central, two; and South East, four. Twenty-seven people are in intensive care: North West, one; North Central, one; Saskatoon, nine; Central East, one; and Regina, 15.

The province is reporting 142 people being hospitalized in relation to COVID-19 at this time. This includes 27 people in intensive care. (Government of Saskatchewan)

As of May 16, 9,343 variants of concern have been identified by screening in Saskatchewan, reported in the following zones: Far North West, 209; Far North East, 15; North West, 404; North Central, 283; North East, 55; Saskatoon, 1,301; Central West, 101; Central East, 457; Regina, 4,392; South West, 320; South Central, 678; and South East, 974. There are 154 screened VOCs with residence pending.

The Saskatchewan government are reporting 1,965 active cases in the province as of May 17. (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Regina Public Health Orders Updated for Restaurants and Travel Restrictions Lifted

Effective today, all Regina restaurants and licensed establishments will be able to resume in-person dining according to the guidance currently applicable province-wide, including limited to seat four at a single table.

The complete COVID-19 daily report can be seen here.

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