Province records nine new COVID-19 cases with five more recoveries

Saskatchewan reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon, bringing the provincial total to 553.

Of the new cases, five are located in the Far North and another three are in the North, with the remainder in the Central region.

There was no increase to the death toll, which is still at six.

Five more people have recovered, for a total of 340.

There are 207 cases that are considered active.

Currently 15 people are in hospital, with five under intensive care.