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Vaccine delivery continues

Province reports 141 new cases of COVID-19, dates set for second dose eligibility

May 19, 2021 | 2:11 PM

The province is reporting 141 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, along with 180 recoveries and no new deaths. This brings the provincial total to 44,982 cases; 42,674 total recoveries and 1,786 cases are considered active.

The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, five; Far North East, one; North West, 19; North Central, 13; and North East, one. Eight cases are pending residence information. Three cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North West, one; and Regina, two.

There have been 141 new cases of COVID-19 reported today by the provincial government. (Government of Saskatchewan)

There are 134 people in hospital. One hundred and six people are receiving inpatient care: North West, six; North Central, five; Saskatoon, 42; Central East, five; Regina, 42; South West, two; South Central, two; and South East, two. Twenty-eight people are in intensive care: North Central, two; Saskatoon, 10; and Regina, 16.

There are currently 134 people being hospitalized in Saskatchewan in relation to COVID-19. This includes 28 people in intensive care. (Government of Saskatchewan)

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As of May 18, 9,555 variants of concern have been identified by screening in Saskatchewan, reported in the following zones: Far North West, 214; Far North East, 18; North West, 503; North Central, 299; North East, 57; Saskatoon, 1,372; Central West, 101; Central East, 485; Regina, 4,456; South West, 325; South Central, 688; and South East, 979. There are 58 screened VOCs with residence pending.

There are no new lineage results reported today. Of the 4,586 VOCs with lineages identified by whole genome sequencing in Saskatchewan, 4,477 are B.1.1.1.7 (UK), 92 are P.1 (Brazilian), 10 are B.1.351 (SA), and seven are B.1.617 (Indian).

The province of Saskatchewan has reported 1,786 COVID-19 cases currently active in Saskatchewan as of May 19. (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

NITHA Data

As of May 18, there are 37 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), one; Far North West, 17; Far North East, 18; North Central, one; and North East, 0. There are 16 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, nine; and Far North East, seven. There are 3,489 cases (98 per cent) recovered, and one person is hospitalized.

As of May 18, there are 37 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities in Northern Saskatchewan, including 16 that are variants of concern. (Facebook/NITHA Saskatchewan)

Vaccination Booking System Open to Ages 16+; Changes to 12+ Tomorrow

Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program is currently age 16 and older. Effective at 8 a.m. tomorrow (May 20), eligibility will expand to age 12 and older, and marks the last step in the age-based immunization program. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics.

Residents aged 16+ may 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. Please do not call until you are eligible to book your vaccination appointment.

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 vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA).

Vaccines reported

An additional 6,935 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 615,459.

The 6,935 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 84; Far North East, 79; North West, 641; North Central, 434; North East, 290; Saskatoon, 1,705; Central West, 216; Central East, 398; Regina, 1,602; South West, 168; South Central, 625; and South East, 500. There were 193 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

Another 6,935 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the province now brings the provincial total to 615,459 vaccines administered. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Seventy-five per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Sixty-eight per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty 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.

Graduation Guidelines Updated

The Graduation Guidelines have been updated and provide additional options for graduates this spring. Step One of the Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap permits up to 150 people at public outdoor gatherings.

As a result, beginning May 30, outdoor graduations may have up to 150 people, including graduates and guests. Teachers and school staff required to host the event are not included in the total.

In Step Two, indoor and outdoor graduations will permit up to 150 people, including graduates and guests. No definite date has been determined for Step Two. Currently, outdoor graduations are limited to 30 guests. More information can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-graduation.

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