Saskatchewan now has 26 cases of COVID-19.
The province’s Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab provided an update Friday afternoon.
Eighteen cases are presumptive positive and eight are confirmed.
Twenty-four of the 26 cases are well enough to self-isolate at home at present; two individuals are currently in hospital, admitted for medical reasons not related to respiratory illness.
- An individual in their 20s was tested in Regina following travel to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
- An individual in their 20s was tested in Regina following travel in the U.S.
- An individual in their 50s was tested in Regina following travel to Jordan.
- Two individuals in their 60s were tested in Prince Albert following travel from Arizona.
- An individual in their 60s was tested in Regina.
Online Current information on self-isolation, personal protection measures and information for care providers is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19. Use the online symptom self assessment tool to determine if you should contact HealthLine 811.
Public inquiries may be directed to COVID19@health.gov.sk.ca.
