There are 42 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 16, bringing the total to 923 cases. Thirty-one (31) of the new cases are in the South, six are in the Central region, four are in the Saskatoon region and one is in the North..
There are a growing number of COVID-19 positive cases and rising level of transmission within communities and communal living venues in southwest and west-central Saskatchewan. While some cases have links to communal settings, it is crucial to note that there are also several other, unrelated increases in cases in this geographical area. This overall increased level of COVID-19 activity means there is an increased risk of transmission to the public.
Of the 923 reported cases, 114 are considered active. A total of 794 people have recovered.
Eleven people are in hospital. Nine people are receiving inpatient care; seven in Saskatoon, one in the South and one in the North. Two people are in intensive care; one in Saskatoon and one in the South.
To date, 78,851 COVID‐19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of July 14, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 56,964 people tested per million population. The national rate was 88,906 people tested per million population.
At Cypress Regional Hospital, family members or support people will only be permitted for compassionate reasons.
In long-term care homes and personal care homes, visitation will be restricted to outdoor visits and end-of-life care.
The full advisory from the Saskatchewan Health Authority can be found here at https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/news/releases/Pages/2020/July/Visitor-restrictions-at-CRH-and-LTC-in-SW-and-West-Central-Saskatchewan.aspx.
Remember the Fundamentals to Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
Saskatchewan residents across the province are reminded to follow the public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Anyone with symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, headaches, aches and pains, sore throat, chills, runny nose or a loss of sense of taste or smell, should protect themselves and others by staying home, self-isolating and getting tested for COVID-19.
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.