(Canadian Press)

By paNOW Staff

COVID-19 Update

Province announced 98 new cases of COVID-19, one death

Jun 18, 2021 | 2:18 PM

The provincial government is reporting 98 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today, as well as 95 recoveries and one new death. This brings the provincial total to 48,327 cases; 47,002 total recoveries and 763 cases considered active.

The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the following zones: Far North West, one; North West, nine; North Central, 19; and North East, two. Six cases are pending residence information.

The new death is being reported today in the 70-79 age group from the North West zone.

With 98 new and 95 recovered cases of COVID-19 reported today by the provincial government, this brings the total to 763 cases considered active as of June 18. (Government of Saskatchewan)

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As of June 17, there are 27 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), 0; Far North West, 15; Far North East, eight; North Central, four; and North East, 0.There are 14 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, nine; Far North East, four; and North Central, one.

There have been 3,625 cases (98 per cent) that have recovered, and four people are hospitalized.

There are currently 27 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities in the province. This includes 14 that have been identified as variants of concern. (Facebook/NITHA Saskatchewan)

Vaccines reported

As of end of day Thursday, June 17, there were an additional 24,260 vaccinations administered. This represents two days of vaccine administration (Wednesday June 16 and Thursday June 17). Vaccine reporting numbers have routinely been reported over a 48-hour period in order to ensure complete vaccine administration data/information and therefore represents vaccinations from two days previous. The vaccine administration reporting timeline was adjusted to a 24-hour period for a short term in order to provide the most up to date information to support a decision on the ability to move to Step 3 of the Re-Open Roadmap. Vaccination numbers on Saturday June 19 will represent vaccine administration from Friday, June 18.a Vaccination numbers on Sunday will provide results from Saturday, June 19.

The additional 24,260 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 182; Far North Central, three; Far North East, 421; North West, 1,821; North Central, 1,921; North East, 809; Saskatoon, 5,106; Central West, 638; Central East, 2,123; Regina, 7,296; South West, 612; South Central, 1,100; and South East, 1,475. There were 753 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

Twenty-five per cent of all eligible residents are now fully vaccinated. Seventy-nine per cent of those over the age of 40+ have received their first dose. Seventy-four per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty-nine per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose, while sixty-eight per cent of those 12+ have also received their first dose.

The additional 24,260 doses of COVID-19 reported today represent two days of vaccine delivery. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Roadmap to Reopening Step Two Starts Sunday, June 20

Saskatchewan enters Step Two of re-opening Sunday, June 20 and in-person gathering limits increase across a number of sectors and for private gatherings. Most notably, private indoor gatherings will increase from 10 to 15 people. Note that the provincial masking mandate remains in place under Step Two.

The following have no capacity limits, though physical distancing and masking requirements remain in effect: restaurants and licensed establishments, grocery stores, public and farmers’ markets, clothing and retail stores, personal service facilities (salons, etc.), greenhouse and landscaping locations. The capacity limits increase to 150 from 30 for patrons/spectators in the following sectors though physical distancing and masking requirements remain in effect: sports and activities, arena facilities, libraries, movie and live theatre venues, performing arts venues, casinos and bingo halls, for temporary food vendors, racing, livestock sales and rodeos, banquets and conference facilities; car and trade shows.

All indoor facilities and activities and outdoor activities where two metres of physical distancing cannot be consistently maintained must continue to abide by physical distancing and masking requirements in Step Two.

Information on the Roadmap to Re-Opening is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus/saskatchewans-re-opening-roadmap

This is an abridged version of the recent COVID-19 update from the Government of Saskatchewan. Click here to view the press release in its entirety.

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