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For the second day in a row, the Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) saw a large increase in cases. On May 21, there were 16 new cases reported by the provincial government. The day before, there were 10.

To get as many people vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible, the opposition New Democrats are calling for a strategy that includes reaching out to those who haven’t gotten a first dose.

Two new deaths were reported in today’s COVID-19 report by the provincial government. One death was reported in the 70-79 age group from the Far North East zone and one death was in the 80+ age group from the North West zone.

Vaccines Reported An additional 10,347 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 630,583.

A woman facing drug trafficking and weapons charges failed to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court May 18. Tricia Karpluk, 29, of Saskatoon, was arrested in a drug bust after police raided homes in Saskatoon and in Bjorkdale on April 26.

An Onion Lake man accused of a hit and run that left a 13-year-old dead had another appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court May 19.

EAST CENTRAL — The North East School Division (NESD) is removing online classrooms from the division for the 2021-22 school year, requiring all students to attend in person unless actively sick or enrolled in a homeschool program.

LANIGAN — COVID-19 diagnoses have been made at Lanigan Elementary School. The Horizon School Division said they were informed of the diagnoses May 20.

The Government of Saskatchewan announced a plan to further ease visitor restrictions in long-term care and personal care homes in alignment with the three steps of the Re-opening Roadmap.

The Saskatoon Police Service is aware of two anti-mask rallies planned this weekend in the city. Operational plans will be in place including uniformed officers and traffic members.