There are just four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, as of May 13.
That brings the provincial total to 577 cases, including 186 active cases.
All of the new cases are in the Far North region — specifically the La Loche area. One case that was previously reported in the Regina region has been reassigned to the North.
Eleven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 385.
There are currently 10 people in hospital, including three in intensive care in Saskatoon.
Although the number of cases has been trending downward, the Provincial State of Emergency has been extended for a period of two weeks. Residents are reminded that COVID-19 is still present and all public health orders remain in effect.
Of the 577 cases in the province:
- 139 cases are travellers;
- 297 are community contacts (including mass gatherings);
- 65 have no known exposures; and
- 76 are under investigation by local public health.
On a regional level, 206 of the cases are from the Far North, 163 are from the Saskatoon area, 106 from the North, 75 from the Regina area, 15 from the South and 12 from the Central region.
Six deaths have been reported to date.
A total of 38,157 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province.
For more information, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
