COVID-19: 1 death, 194 new cases reported in Saskatchewan | The Canadian News

Saskatchewan health officials reported Thursday that one more resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.

Saskatchewan health officials stated that, as of December 23, a total of 87 people are hospitalized, including 58 hospitalizations and 29 ICU hospitalizations. Of the 87 patients, 50 (57.5%) were not fully vaccinated.

Regina and Saskatoon’s new cases are neck and neck. Officials reported 63 new cases in Saskatoon and 64 new cases in Regina. There are five new cases that have pending residency information.

Four Saskatchewan residents who tested positive outside the province were added to the case count.

Saskatchewan health officials stated that the seven-day average of new COVID-19 case numbers was 88 (7.3 new cases per 100,000).

There are 789 cases that are considered active and 80,906 cases are considered recovered. Officials report that 2,435 tests were conducted for COVID-19. 2,401 doses of the vaccine have been administered.

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