The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said there were 463 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Monday. The far northeast region was reporting the most active cases with 225, followed by the far northwest at 102. The north central region is reporting 62 active COVID-19 cases while the northeast has 57. In the […]
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported seven deaths including one in the North Central and 336 new cases of COVID-19.
As of January 8, a total of 6,015 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan, with nearly 1,200 delivered in the last 24 hours. This includes 2,069 Pfizer doses and 815 second doses in the Regina pilot program; 2,627 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon; 160 Pfizer doses in Prince Albert; and 344 Moderna doses in the Far North West zone. This represents the largest number of vaccines administered in one day, to date.
Daily COVID-19 Statistics
One new death was recorded in the 80+ age group in North Central. Four new deaths were recorded in the Regina zone: one in the 60-69 age group, two in the 70-79 age group and one in the 80+ age group. Two new deaths were recorded in the South East: one in the 30-39 age group and one in the 80+ age group.
“We are limited by the amount of doses that we have received. We could get absolutely more vaccinations done more quickly if and when the federal government provides us with more doses.” Merriman said the province is expecting a total of 30,000 doses in January a number he said doesn t cut it. “This is just simply not near enough and it is significantly less than they promised us just last month.” He said Premier Scott Moe would be raising the issue with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a phone call on Thursday. This week the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority declared outbreaks at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities of Stanley Mission and the Kitsaki, La Ronge reserve. Outbreaks have also been declared in Pelican Narrows and Southend.
NITHA reports 267 COVID-19 cases; Athabasca sees five new cases
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is reporting 267 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities.
Seven people are currently in hospital while 1,149 recoveries are being reported.
The far northeast region continues to have the highest number of active cases with 148. The far northwest is reporting the second highest number with 66, while the north central region has 31 cases. The northeast region is currently reporting 17 cases.
In the far north central part of the province the Athabasca Health Authority is reporting 13 active cases. The health authority said they have seen five more people test positive since their last report.
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced as of today there have been 4,832 COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered in the province.
This includes 2,069 Pfizer doses in the Regina pilot program and 233 second doses, now being administered; 2,407 Pfizer doses in Saskatoon; and 123 Moderna doses in the Far North West zone.
Immunizations for eligible health care staff, as well as long term and personal care home residents, began this morning in Prince Albert. Testing and assessment physician Dr. Romashnee Moodlia and Herb Bassett Home long term care residents Muriel Sheldon and Dennis McCallum were among the first to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Prince Albert has now received 3,900 Pfizer doses, which will all be used as first doses. The Saskatchewan Health Authority will communicate clinic information to eligible staff and facilities.