There are 68 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on June 7, bringing the provincial total to 47,427 cases.

The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North East, 2; North West, 12; North Central, 9; North East, 1; Saskatoon, 15; Central East, 13; Regina, 9; and South Central, 7.

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.

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

There are 102 people in hospital. 83 are receiving inpatient care and 19 are in intensive case. 

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.

There were 1,265 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan on June 6, 2021.

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, 3; Far North East, 8; 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.

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.

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. Second dose vaccination appointments can be booked through the Saskatchewan Health Authority online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19  or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829).