EAST CENTRAL— As of May 7, Saskatchewan has 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 531— four of the new cases are in the north region.
The other 15 of the new cases are in the far north section of the province, with 12 of those being in the La Loche area.
Of the 531 reported cases, 196 are considered active.
Seventeen more people have recovered, bringing the provincial recovery total to 329.
There are currently 12 people in the hospital due to the virus. There are two people in the north, and six in Saskatoon receiving inpatient care. There are also three in Saskatoon and one in the north that are receiving intensive care.
Of the 531 cases in the province 139 cases are travellers; 231 are community contacts (mass gatherings included); 53 have no known exposures; and 108 are under investigation by local public health.
Six deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported to date.
A total of 34,361 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province.
Residents are asked that if they are experiencing even mild symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath, contact HealthLine 811 or their family physician for advice on whether they should be tested for COVID-19. An online self-assessment test can be taken at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
