Active cases in the Central West zone have risen slightly, with 3 new cases and 1 recovery being reported today, putting the active case total up to 25. 

There were 129 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the province today,. There were also 269 recoveries. For the second day in a row, active cases dropped by more than 100, this time down to 1,825. There are 142 people hospitalized due to the virus. Of those 27 are in intensive care. The seven-day average of daily new cases is 187, the lowest since March 26. 

Today's new cases are located in the Far North West, 1; Far North East, 5; North West, 18; North Central, 14; North East, 4; Saskatoon, 47; Central West, 3; Central East, 5; Regina, 22; South West, 1; South Central, 2; and South East, 7 zones. There are no cases with pending residence information today.

Three new deaths were reported today.  The patients were all in their 70s, with two being from the Saskatoon area and the third coming from the Far North East. 

An additional 5,399 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 608,524. 

The Central West zone now has 17,002 first doses administered, and 1,288 are fully vaccinated. 

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, when this number reaches seventy per cent, the province can reach its Step 2 threshold of the reopening roadmap.  Fifty-nine per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose, when this number reaches seventy per cent, the province can reach the Step 3 threshold of the reopening roadmap.

Yesterday, the province processed 2,629 COVID-19 tests. 

Second Doses

Second dose vaccinations are underway beginning with anyone who is 85 and older or who received their first dose before February 15. 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.

For all other residents, eligibility to book for second doses is based on age or date of first dose. Residents who meet at least one of these criteria will be eligible for their second dose.

For all other residents, eligibility to book for second doses will be announced according to the age-based and priority sequencing of first doses. The following table is a tentative guideline; timelines may change due to vaccine availability. Astra Zeneca is not included in this table as we await advice on the use of Astra Zeneca for timing of second doses. 

 

Second dose vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA).

Second dose vaccinations can be booked online or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). Be ready by knowing the date you received your first vaccine. If you do not know the date or have misplaced the wallet card provided at the time of your first dose, they can provide you with that date, or check your Immunization History on your MySaskHealthRecord account.

During your second dose appointment, the clinic or pharmacy will validate the timing and brand of your first dose to ensure you are receiving your second dose within the recommended timeframe. The type of vaccine available at each location will be advertised to ensure that you are receiving the same vaccine brand for your second dose.

At this time, public health is planning to offer your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to match the brand of your first dose. National reviews of the safety and efficacy of interchanging the second dose brand are on-going and the provincial policy on maintaining the same brand for the second dose may be updated following this review.