Saskatchewan has now reached 80 per cent of all eligible residents receiving their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 71 per cent receiving two doses.
According to a news release issued by the Government of Saskatchewan, the province has seen a significant increase in vaccinations since the announcement of the proof of vaccination or negative test requirement to be implemented for all provincial and crown employees and for several establishments, businesses and event venues as of October 1.
From September 10 to 16, the province administered 15,358 vaccinations, as 7,052 (46 per cent) were first doses. And from September 17 to 23, the province administered 25,958 vaccinations. Of those 14,801 (57 per cent) were first doses.
Vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19. Two doses of the two-dose mRNA vaccines approved in Canada are required to be fully vaccinated. It takes 14 days after the second dose to receive optimum protection.
The vast majority of residents currently hospitalized for COVID-19 in Saskatchewan are unvaccinated. Also stated in the news release is that all residents are encouraged to take preventative measures to break the chain of transmission, which includes: maintaining physical distancing, taking gatherings outdoors, and staying home if sick. Layered preventative measures including vaccination are known to be effective in preventing COVID-19 transmission.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is holding pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics throughout the province, targeting under- and unvaccinated communities. Details on clinic locations and times are listed on the SHA website. Clinics are subject to change based on demand, resources, etc.
Also a map of pharmacies participating in COVID-19 vaccinations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies.
Proof of Vaccination
Saskatchewan residents with a MySaskHealthRecord account can now view their COVID-19 vaccination record in a new format that includes a QR (Quick Response) code. It can be downloaded/saved, printed and viewed on mobile devices. To get the COVID-19 vaccination certificate with QR code through MySaskHealthRecord or to create a new account, visit www.ehealthsask.ca/MySaskHealthRecord/MySaskHealthRecord.
On the vaccine certificate, is the lot number which may be required when submitting for federal documentation to support international travel, when the federal proof of vaccination document becomes available. Travellers are encouraged to check with their destination to confirm vaccination requirements for entry.
Wallet cards received at the time of vaccination may be considered acceptable proof of vaccination, depending on the Saskatchewan business or venue’s policies.
General COVID-19 Information
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.