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Saskatchewan has confirmed its fourth death linked to COVID-19.
In a media release, the province said it involves a person in their 60s living in Regina.
As of Saturday Saskatchewan has four new cases plus confirmation of the presumptive positive reported on Friday.
This brings the total to 289 cases in Saskatchewan.
Of the total number of cases, 138 cases are considered active.
Eleven more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 147.
Thirty cases in the province have been healthcare workers but the government noted the source of the infections may not be health care related.
There are currently eight people in hospital. Seven are receiving inpatient care (five in Saskatoon, two in Regina) with one person in intensive care (Saskatoon).
Sobey’s has revealed an employee at Saskatoon’s Primrose Drive location tested positive for COVID-19.
They last worked on March 27.
The case was dated April 6, 2020, on the company’s website.
According to the website, the store was deep cleaned as is the policy when an employee tests positive.
Confirmed case of COVID-19 confirmed in Stony Rapids
The Athabasca Health Authority says a person is in self-quarantine in Stoney Rapids after testing positive for COVID-19.
A Facebook post about the case didn’t give any specifics but urged people to continue to stay home when possible and socially distance.
“It is of the utmost importance to continue to stay home as much as possible, wash your hands regularly with soap & water for at least 20 seconds, do not visit anyone who does not live in your home, and avoid non-essential trips,” the post said.
The Athabasca Health Authority provides health care services in five communities in northern Saskatchewan.
SHA reminds people that need it, ERs are open
In a media release sent Saturday morning the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) reminded people, they can still access care in emergency departments (EDs).
“Local EDs and hospitals remain safe places for individuals to go for acute care services,” the release said.
If you are feeling unwell and believe you need urgent care SHA is encouraging you to call 911 or go to a local emergency department.
If you have non-urgent concerns the health authority has been encouraging people to call their doctors or medical clinics before going in or using 811.
According to the SHA, Cancer services, urgent and emergent medical imaging (x-ray) and surgical services continue to be provided.
Paramedics are also responding to calls.