Sask. sets new record with 439 COVID-19 cases reported Saturday

Seminar Kibir, health lab technician prepares chemicals to process analysis of some nasal swab samples to test for COVID-19 at the Hospital of Argenteuil, north of Paris, Friday Sept. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan reported 439 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, setting a new single-day increase record.

The previous daily high of 308 was set one week ago on Nov. 14.

The province said over the past week, Saskatchewan has averaged 203 new cases daily, or 16.7 new cases per 100,000 population.

In a release, the province said nine new cases are in the far northwest zone, 13 are in the far northwest, 56 are in the northwest zone, 43 are in the north central zone, 11 are in the north east, 170 in Saskatoon, eight in the central west zone, 13 in the central east zone, 56 in Regina, 14 in the southwest zone, 18 in the south central zone, 19 in the southeast zone.

Nine new cases are currently pending residence information.

A total of 93 people are in hospital related to COVID-19, including 72 in inpatient care and 21 in intensive care.

A total of 2,537 COVID-19 cases are currently considered active.

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The government said 41 cases were reported recovered on Saturday.

“For now, let’s all do our part to keep ourselves and those around us safe. Reduce your number of contacts and your activity outside the home. If you do go out, wear a mask, which is now required in all indoor public places everywhere in Saskatchewan. Physically distance, wash your hands often, stay home when you can,” Moe said.

“We can keep ourselves and those around us safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by taking these steps.”