Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)

By paNOW Staff

40 active cases remain

One new case of COVID-19 in Sask., next phase of Re-Open Plan begins Monday

Jun 16, 2020 | 2:20 PM

There is one new case of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 684.

The newest reported case is in the Saskatoon region.

Of the 684 reported cases, 40 remain active. A total of 631 have recovered.

Two are receiving inpatient care in the North and in Saskatoon. There is one person in intensive care in Saskatoon.

Of all the cases, 146 are travellers, 409 are community contacts (including mass gatherings), 81 have no known exposures and 48 are under investigation by local public health.

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In Saskatchewan 52 cases are health care workers (although not all may have sourced their infections at work), 277 are from the Far North, 182 are from the Saskatoon area, 112 from the North, 80 are from the Regina area, 19 are from the South and 12 are from the central region.

A map of the COVID-19 cases across Saskatchewan as of June 16. (submitted photo/SHA)

There are 104 cases involving people aged 19 and younger. The remainder are adults.

There are 241 cases in the 20 to 39 age range, 207 in the 40 to 59 age range, 114 in the 60 to 79 age range, and 18 in the 80-plus age range.

Fifty-one per cent of cases are females and 49 per cent are males.

Thirteen deaths related to the virus have been reported to date.

To date, 56,715 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. Testing is also available to those returning to work, those admitted to acute care (including expectant mothers), those who are immunocompromised and their caregivers.

The next step in Re-Open Saskatchewan

The next phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan is Monday, June 22.

On that day, new activities can begin, including: child and youth day camps, outdoor pools and splash pads, and outdoor sports and activities.

Locals are advised to check with their own municipalities on whether those activities will be available beginning that date. Some municipalities have indicated certain activities or facilities, such as outdoor pools may remain closed.

A date for the second part of phase four will be announced later. That phase will include indoor pools, rinks, libraries, museums, galleries, movie theatres, casinos and bingo halls.

Also on that date, indoor gatherings of up to 30 people will be permitted, provided the space permits two metres of physical distance between participants.

Food service may not include potlucks, shared platters or buffets. If food is being served, it should be plated, the province says. One person should handle the preparation of food and drinks following food service protocols.

Outdoor gatherings of up to 30 people are still permitted, provided there is a two metre separation between people.

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