(The Canadian Press)

By paNOW Staff

COVID-19 Update

New COVID cases hit third-highest daily total since pandemic began

Dec 30, 2021 | 1:54 PM

The province confirmed 589 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, nearly double of what was reported on Wednesday.

This is the highest single daily total since Oct. 7 and third-highest single daily total in Saskatchewan since the beginning of the pandemic. This includes 650 cases reported back in October, however, 241 of these cases were uncounted in September, and 602 cases reported on Sept. 30.

Of these new cases, 298 are among individuals who are partially or fully vaccinated, with another 291 cases among individuals who are unvaccinated. Seventy-eight cases are individuals under the age of 11.

Of the new cases, 46 are located in the northern zones of the province; Far North West (three), Far North East (one), North West (20), North Central (18), and North East (four).

Four new deaths were also reported today bringing the provincial total to 955.

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There are now 2,176 cases considered active in the province, a 531 case jump from yesterday’s total. There are currently 201 active cases in the northern zones of the province, a 43 case jump.

New cases reported today caused a spike of 531 active cases from yesterday’s total. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Almost one-half (46.5 per cent) of new cases are between the ages of 20 and 39.

More than one-half (52.3 per cent) of new cases eligible for vaccination (aged 5 years and older) were fully vaccinated.

As of Dec. 30, a total of 79 individuals are hospitalized with 14 being treated in the ICU. Of the 79 patients, 47 (59.5 per cent) were not fully vaccinated.

Despite the spike of cases, hospitalization rates are continuing a decrease that started after the spike of cases in October.

NITHA numbers

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) has reported no new cases today in NITHA communities.

No new cases were reported on Dec. 29 in NITHA communities. (Facebook/NITHA Saskatchewan)

There are 22 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, three, and Far North East, 19. There have been 6,898 cases (99 per cent) that have recovered, and one person is hospitalized.

Athabasca Health Authority

Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) continues to report no new or active COVID-19 cases. However, Taiwo Olubanwo, AHA executive director of Primary Health Care continues to encourage people to get their vaccinations.

To view the daily highlights, current charts, and statistics from the Saskatchewan government in their entirety, click here.

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