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New COVID cases drop below 100 for first time in almost three months

Jun 1, 2021 | 2:29 PM

There are 86 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on June 1. This brings the provincial total to 46,834 cases; 45,022 recoveries and 1,272 cases considered active.

This is the first time since March 17 the province has reported under 100 new cases in one day and only the fourth time this year that daily cases have been in the double digits.

WIth only 86 new cases of COVID-19 reported today, and 181 recoveries, the total number of active cases today in Saskatchewan is now at 1,272. (Government of Saskatchewan)

One new death is reported- in the 70-79 age group – from the Central East zone. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 540.

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

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NITHA Data

As of May 31, there are 50 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), one; Far North West, 12; Far North East, 32; North Central, 0; and North East, five. There are 28 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North Central, one; Far North West, three; Far North East, 22; and North East, two. So far there has been 3535 cases (98%) that have recovered, and four people are hospitalized.

As of May 31, there are 50 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities. This includes 28 cases are have been identified as Variants of Concern. (NITHA Saskatchewan/Facebook)

Vaccines Reported

An additional 5,304 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 730,952.

The 5,304 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 20; Far North Central, six; Far North East, 85; North West, 369; North Central, 435; North East, 84; Saskatoon, 1,675; Central West, 63; Central East, 214; Regina, 1,933; South West, 11; South Central, 93; and South East, 195. There were 121 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

The province reported on June 1 another 5,304 new doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan. This brings the provincial total to 730,952 vaccines administered. (Government of Saskatchewan)

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

Second Dose Booking Eligibility Moves to 65+ Starting June 2

Second dose age eligibility will be lowered to 65+ beginning Wednesday, June 2, up from the original projected date of June 7. Residents who received their first dose on or before March 22 will also become eligible.

Saskatchewan Following NACI Guidance on Second Doses

Today, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) released guidance on the interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in Canada, meaning the potential of receiving a different type of COVID-19 vaccine for your second dose than you received for your first dose. Effective immediately, the provincial vaccination roll out plan will incorporate this guidance to ensure safe and rapid deployment of vaccines to residents. Persons who received a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine may receive either AstraZeneca vaccine or an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) for their second dose, unless contraindicated. Persons who received a first dose of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) should be offered the same mRNA vaccine for their second dose. All vaccines approved in Canada are safe.You will not be required to receive AstraZeneca as a second dose. Anyone who received AstraZeneca as a first dose is eligible to receive a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine for their second dose if that is your preference.

This is an abridged version of the latest Government of Saskatchewan COVID-19 media release. Click here to view the release in its entirety.