1 new COVID-19 case in Sask.; 172 cases active

REGINA --

Saskatchewan reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday in the south west region of the province.

Of the 1,581 cases reported to date 172 are active.

 

COVID Cases
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Twenty-two more recoveries were recorded on Monday for a total of 1,387

REGIONALLY

• 405 cases from the south area (207 south west, 187 south central, 11 south east)
• 352 cases from the far north area (346 far north west, 0 far north central, 6 far north east)
• 252 cases from the north area (119 north west, 68 north central, 65 north east)
• 247 cases from the Saskatoon area
• 194 cases from the central area (161 central west, 33 central east)
• 131 cases from the Regina area

 

COVID-19 Case Locations
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Eight people are currently in hospital including four in intensive care.

The SHA performed 1,043 tests on Sunday.

SASK. PUSHES RETURN TO SCHOOL TO SEPT. 8

Saskatchewan’s premier took to social media on Saturday to announce $40 million in funds for supplies necessary for the Safe Schools Plan.

In a post on Facebook, Premier Scott Moe said the start of the school year is postponed to Sept. 8 to give schools more time to prepare.

The province's plan for increased safety in schools includes a new testing strategy for teachers and students who volunteer to participate.

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  This 2020 electron microscope made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention image shows the spherical coronavirus particles from the first U.S. case of COVID-19. The Canadian Paediatric Society is closely monitoring reports of an inflammatory syndrome among some kids also diagnosed with COVID-19.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-C.S. Goldsmith, A. Tamin/ CDC via AP