There are 11 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 24, bringing the total to 1,846 reported cases. The new cases are located in the North West (1), North Central (3), Saskatoon (3), Central East (1), Regina (1) and South East (1) zones. One case’s location is pending.
Of the 1,846 reported cases, 123 are considered active. A total of 1,699 people have recovered.
Eight people are in hospital. Eight people are receiving inpatient care; seven of those are in Saskatoon, one is in the South Central zone.
To date, 180,232 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of September 22, 2020 when other provincial and national numbers are available from Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 127,085 people tested per million population. The national rate was 183,596 people tested per million population.
The Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan continues to be updated with minor changes that reflect emerging advice on how businesses and activities can be conducted as safely as possible.
Businesses and organizers of events and activities are encouraged to review the plan for any updates. Saskatchewan residents are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with the guidelines and follow recommendations to ensure the province can continue to re-open in a safe manner without a significant increase in the transmission of COVID-19.
For full guidelines on new and existing activities, find the most up-to-date version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan at www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open.
Priority testing is available for those who are symptomatic, health care workers and first responders, teachers and school staff.
If you are asymptomatic and planning to travel but require a test, please allow a minimum of seven days from the date of your test through to notification of results. You can also view your results directly on MySaskHealthRecord.
Drive-through testing sites that do not require a referral are operating in Regina and Saskatoon. This is in addition to the testing and assessment centres currently open.
A valid Saskatchewan Health Card will be required for each person getting tested. A Canadian Armed Forces number or Interim Federal Health identification will also be accepted. You will be required to wear a mask during the registration process.
The drive-thru sites will be first come, first served so there may be some wait times. You must wait in your vehicle. There are no public washrooms available at these sites.