There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 3, bringing the total to 1,634 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Saskatoon (6), Central West (2), North Central (1) and South Central (1) zones.
All of Saskatoon’s current active cases and several of the active cases in the rest of the province are directly related to out of province travel.
Of the 1,634 reported cases, 36 are considered active. A total of 1,574 people have recovered.
Two people are in hospital. One person is receiving inpatient care in Saskatoon and one person is in intensive care in Saskatoon.
To date, 143,451 COVID‐19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of September 1, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 102,609 people tested per million population. The national rate was 148,714 people tested per million population.
While interprovincial travel is permitted, public health officials are discouraging recreational travel to and from Saskatchewan. Essential travel, including travel for agricultural production, industry, transport, medical appointments, etc. has always been permitted and will continue to be. However, unnecessary trips should be avoided at this time.
If you must travel, look to your destination and the posted COVID-19 case and risk information. Other jurisdictions may have requirements and/or restrictions. You must abide by the local public health orders in the province or territory you are visiting. If you do become symptomatic while travelling, contact the local public health assessment line for advice; you may be required to self-isolate in place. If you choose to travel, upon your return to Saskatchewan, carefully monitor for any symptoms and consider seeking testing.