Saskatchewan is reporting 18 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, as 12 more individuals are reporting recovery from the virus.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Saskatchewan to 249, with 109 cases related to travel, 17 related to community or household contact, and 14 with no known exposures. Fifty-five cases are still under investigation.
Four individuals are currently in hospital care with the virus, and 67 people have now recovered from COVID-19.
The total number of COVID-19 tests performed in the province is now at 13,528.
Of the total cases, 128 are in the Saskatoon area, and 51 are from the Regina area. Ten cases have been reported in the central region of the province, 50 from the northern region, and 15 cases in the south region, which includes Moose Jaw.
The 15 cases in the south include two new reports on Saturday, but no hospitalizations have been needed as of yet. Two patients have recovered.
Officials once again stated that there is no evidence that animals can be infected with or transmit COVID-19, but the possibility is still being looked into.
Residents are reminded that if they have COVID-19, they should avoid contact with animals just in case, and any pets in the household should remain in isolation with the patient.
More information about COVID-19 in Saskatchewan can be found at saskatchewan.ca/COVID19.
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