1 new COVID-19 case in Sask.; 172 cases active

Sask premier on return to school WATCH: Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab speak on the plan to resume school in the fall.

REGINA — Saskatchewan reported one new case of COVID-19 on Monday in the south west region of the province.

Of the 1,581 cases reported to date 172 are active.

Twenty-two more recoveries were recorded on Monday for a total of 1,387

REGIONALLY

Eight people are currently in hospital including four in intensive care.

The SHA performed 1,043 tests on Sunday.

SASK. PUSHES RETURN TO SCHOOL TO SEPT. 8

Saskatchewan’s premier took to social media on Saturday to announce $40 million in funds for supplies necessary for the Safe Schools Plan.

In a post on Facebook, Premier Scott Moe said the start of the school year is postponed to Sept. 8 to give schools more time to prepare.

The province's plan for increased safety in schools includes a new testing strategy for teachers and students who volunteer to participate.