The number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan is lower than in any other province in western Canada, however, its Medical Director of Health warns that the war was won.
On Thursday, the province reported six new cases of COVID-19 spread throughout the province, as well as six new cures, keeping the number of other people actively inflamed at 59.
“I think we’re in a very smart position right now with the reopening of schools,” said Medical Director of Health Dr. Saqib Shahab. “But the key is how we can keep this autumn and winter. “
Saskatchewan has recorded 1,676 cases of COVID-19 since the first known case about six months ago.
This is far from the lowest consistent with the rate of per capita infection among provinces, however, Saskatchewan lately has fewer active instances than its neighbors in western Canada. Alberta reported 1,585 active instances as of September 8, while Manitoba was 360-9 September in British Columbia. , the number of active instances 1,412 on Thursday afternoon.
While Saskatchewan has moved away from unexpected increases noticed in other provinces, at least so far, Saskatchewan Health Authority Executive Director Scott Livingstone said the fitness authority is still actively gaining enthusiasts and non-public protective devices to prepare for a “second wave imaginable. “. “
Shahab noted that there is a stable network of community-related instances in the province. The proportion of known offline instances or others with symptoms has also increased. As of Thursday, 498 of the 1,676 instances had no known exhibits and 82 were still under investigation.
“We’re waging this COVID war online right now,” Livingstone said.
“It’s everyone’s business to make sure other people keep network transmission down to keep our schools safe. “
Shahab said exposure cases in bars, restaurants and other businesses are fortunately limited, but he needs everyone to be on guard as cooler temperatures push other people in where physical distance can be more difficult. his hands, holding two feet away and dressed in masks.
“Whether the choice is between keeping schools open, keeping businesses open, or just dressing in a mask in a public place. . . I think it would present the undeniable act that protects everyone,” Shahab said.
Thursday also marked the opening of the SHA’s COVID-19 verification site at 3630 Thatcher Avenue in Saskatoon. Anyone with a Saskatchewan health card can be reviewed without prior reservation or without a first-come, first-served recommendation. a mask while they’re registered. A similar site opened Tuesday in Regina.
Saskatoon is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7:15 p. m. and weekends from 8:30 a. m. to 4 p. m.
The province also announced that it will provide more normal updates on trends in COVID-19 controls in schools, which will close its first week of categories in the pandemic era on Friday. A weekly report will be published and will come with a breakdown of the controls. numbers and instances for young people and adolescents, adding faster age groups.
Only one user with COVID-19 at the hospital on Thursday in Saskatoon. New cases were reported in the Far Northeast (1), Saskatoon (1), Central West (1), East Central (1) and Regina (1). The location of the sixth case is pending. On Wednesday, 1120 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the province.
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