(The Canadian Press)

By paNOW Staff

Province reports 68 new cases of COVID-19 and three deaths

Jun 7, 2021 | 3:05 PM

The Government of Saskatchewan has reported there are 68 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, a day after the province announced 73 new cases—the lowest one-day total of new cases since Feb. 24.

The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North East, two; North West, 12; North Central, nine; North East, one; Saskatoon, 15; Central East, 13; Regina, nine; and South Central, seven.

Three new deaths were reported today. One death was reported in the 60 to 69 age group in the North Central Zone, one death was reported in the 19 and under age group in the North West zone, and one death was reported in the 70 to 79 group, also in the North West zone.

(Government of Saskatchewan)

Recoveries total 45,736 and 1,142 cases are considered active, the lowest active case total since November 8, 2020.

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There are 102 people in hospital. Eighty-three people are receiving inpatient care: Far North West, two; North West, 10; North Central, four; Saskatoon, 27; Central West, one; Central East, four; Regina, 30; South West, one; South Central, three; and South East; one. Nineteen people are in intensive care, including one out-of-province transfer from Manitoba: North Central, one; Saskatoon, 10; Central East, two; and Regina, six.

(Government of Saskatchewan)

The seven-day average of new COVID-19 case number is 97 (7.9 per 100,000), the lowest active case total since November 8, 2020. A chart comparing today’s average to data collected over the past few months is available at https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.

(Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Vaccines Reported

An additional 8,628 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 809,400.

The 8,628 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 179; Far North Central, three; Far North East, eight; North West, 911; North Central, 628; North East, 263; Saskatoon, 1,896; Central West, 229; Central East, 932; Regina, 1,823; South West, 278; South Central, 181; and South East, 1,024. There were 273 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

(Government of Saskatchewan)

Seventy-eight per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Seventy-two per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty-seven per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose, while sixty-five per cent of those 12+ have also received their first dose.

NITHA cases

As of June 6, there are 47 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), 0; Far North West, 16; Far North East, 28; North Central, one; and North East, two. There are 3,578 cases (98 per cent) recovered, and four people are hospitalized.

There are 21 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, eight; and Far North East, 13.

COVID-19 data for June 6, 2021. (NITHA/Facebook)

Second Dose Booking Eligibility

All residents 12+ can receive their first dose. Second dose vaccinations are open to residents 60+ or anyone who received their first dose before March 29, 2021. 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.

Eligibility to book for second doses is based on age or date of first dose. Residents who meet at least one of these criteria are eligible for their second dose. The following table is a tentative guideline for those who received Pfizer or Moderna for their first dose; timelines may change due to vaccine availability.

Saskatchewan is expecting to receive 74,880 doses of Pfizer and 3,000 doses of Moderna this week.

To read the release in its entirety, click here.

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