141 new cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday, along with 180 recoveries.

Today's new cases are located in the Far North West (50), Far North East (1), North West (19), North Central (13), North East (1), Saskatoon (38), Central West (4), Central East (15), Regina (18), South West (3), South Central (7), and South East (9) zones. There are also eight more cases with pending residence information. The seven-day average of daily new cases is 180, down from a seven-day average of 204 just one week ago. 

1,786 cases are considered active, with 28 of those in the central west zone, a rise of 3 from the previous day. 

134 people are in hospital with 106 receiving inpatient care, and 28 are in intensive care. There are still no hospitalizations from the virus in the central west zone. 

As of Thursday eligibility for vaccinations will be opening up to all residents aged 12 and up, this is the last step in the age-based program. All residents will be able to book their vaccination through booked appointments, drive and walk thru's, pharmacies, and mobile clinics.

Graduation

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.

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.

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.