COVID-19 in Sask: 14 new cases, 13 recoveries reported Wednesday

Saskatchewan reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 more recoveries Wednesday.

One of the new cases is located in the northeast, eight are in the Saskatoon area, one is in the central west, two are in the central east and two are in the Regina area.

These cases bring the province's total to 1,913 reported cases, 139 of which are considered active.

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There are currently nine people in hospital, eight of whom are receiving inpatient care. Five people are in Saskatoon, one is in Regina and two are in the southwest. One person is in intensive care in the north central zone of the province.

On Tuesday 1,280 COVID-19 tests were performed in Saskatchewan. That brings the total performed tests in the province to 190,795.

Covid-19 alerts for the public

The Saskatchewan Health Authority notified the public Wednesday afternoon that individuals who tested COVID-19 positive were at the following businesses in Regina, Saskatoon and Warman last week:

  • Sept. 24: Once Upon a Child, 2779 Avonhurst Dr., Regina, from 12 to 1 p.m.; A&W restaurant, 2701 Avonhurst Dr., Regina, from 1 to 2 p.m.; Amazing Adventures, 210 Leonard St., Regina from 5:45 to 7 p.m.

  • Sept. 25: Harbour Landing Co-op, 4560 Parliament Ave., Regina, from 4:45 to 5:05 p.m.; Warman McDonalds, 920 Centennial Blvd, Warman, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Warman Burger King, 910 Centennial Blvd, Warman, from 5:50 to 6:30 p.m.

  • Sept. 26: Cineplex Cinemas at the Centre, 3510 Eighth St. E, Saskatoon, the Unhinged movie in theatre 5 between 6:30 to 8:30 p.m..

People who were at those places at those times are supposed to immediately self-isolate if they have symptoms of COVID-19. People without symptoms are to self-monitor for the next two weeks.

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