Saskatchewan now has 26 cases of the coronavirus, with eight cases confirmed and 18 cases as presumptive, according to a government news release.
Twenty-four of the 26 cases are well enough to self-isolate at home at present; two individuals are in hospital, admitted for medical reasons that are not related to respiratory illness.
The cases are as follows:
- 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.
Public health is actively compiling additional information on this case; additional details are not yet available.
Public health officials are completing contact investigations on all cases.
COVID-19 information
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.
All public inquiries should go to [email protected].