There are 223 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan today.  Thirty cases tested out of province were added to the following zones: Far North West, 5; Far North East, 10; North West, 4; North East, 1; Central West, 1; Central East, 1; Saskatoon, 4; and Regina, 4.

There are five new deaths reported today.  One death in the 60-69 age group from the Far North East zone; two deaths in the 70-79 age group from the Far North East and North Central zones; and two deaths from the 80+ age group from the North West and Regina zones. 

Active cases in the province now sit at 2,032, and cases have risen to 19 in the Central West Zone, an increase of seven from the previous day. 

There were also 468 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine added to the count for Central West, as 15,605 people have received their first dose, and 25 more people have been fully vaccinated, bring the total in the Central West zone to 1,236. 

The seven-day average of new COVID-19 case numbers for the province is 212.

Yesterday, there were 3,415 COVID-19 tests processed in Saskatchewan. There were also 8,415 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered for a total of 545,459. The province has administered the first vaccine dose to 62 percent of the population over the age 30. 

Vaccine Eligibility To Expand to Age 23+

Effective at 8 a.m. tomorrow (May 14), eligibility will expand to age 23 and older.  It remains age 18 and older for the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.  This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics. 

Prioritized front-line workers are also eligible.  A list of those occupations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vax-eligibility.   Eligible priority groups may visit a drive-thru or walk-in clinic, arrange an appointment with a participating pharmacy, or call 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829) to make an appointment through the SHA booking system. 

Residents aged 26+ may book online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19  or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829).  They may also attend a scheduled drive-thru or book at a participating pharmacy.  Additional information on how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-booking.