Released on August 26, 2020
There are three new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 26. This brings the total to 1,604 reported cases.
One more person with COVID-19 has died. This person was in the South West zone and in the 50-59 age range.
Of the 1,604 reported cases, 60 are considered active. A total of 1,520 people have recovered.
Three people are in hospital. One person is receiving inpatient care in Saskatoon and two people are in intensive care in Saskatoon.
Investigations completed thus far have found that 24 of the 60 active cases are in communal living settings.
Of the 1,604 cases in the province:
Overall in Saskatchewan:
To date, 135,518 COVID‐19 tests have been performed in Saskatchewan. As of August 24, 2020, when other provincial and national numbers were available from the Public Health Agency of Canada, Saskatchewan’s per capita rate was 95,970 people tested per million population. The national rate was 138,473 people tested per million population.
Yesterday, 1,186 COVID-19 tests were performed in Saskatchewan.
COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing is now available to anyone who requests it, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. A referral for testing can be made by contacting HealthLine 811. Contact your physician’s office if you are experiencing worsening symptoms. If you require urgent care, call 911.
General COVID-19 Information
General public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.
Find the most up-to-date version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan at www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open.