A resident in the Far North who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, as the total number of deaths in the province is at 14. The individual was in their 70s.
As of July 2, there are 795 total cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. This includes four new cases reported on July 1 and six new cases reported on July 2.
Seven of the new cases are in the Far North, two are in the North and one is in the Saskatoon region. Of the 795 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 80 are considered active. A total of 701 people have recovered.
Six people are in hospital. Three individuals are receiving inpatient care in the hospital; two in Saskatoon and one in the North. Three people are in intensive care; two in the North and one in Saskatoon.
To date, 67,243 COVID‐19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of June 29, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 49,529 people tested per million population. The national rate was 73,695 people tested per million population.
If you are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, headaches, aches and pains, sore throat, chills, runny nose or a loss of your sense of taste or smell, contact HealthLine 811 or your family physician for advice on whether you should be tested for COVID-19. You can also take the online self-assessment at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.
Find the most up-to-date version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan at www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open.