â–º Listen Live

Saskatchewan confirms seventh COVID-19 death, 21 new cases

Saskatchewan has recorded another death related to COVID-19 in the province.

The person was in their 60s and lived in the North region of the province. This brings the death toll from the disease in Saskatchewan to seven since the outbreak began.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has also confirmed 21 new COVID-19 cases in the province. Sixteen of the cases are in the Far North, including nine in La Loche and six in Beauval. Four more are in the North Zone, and one more is in Saskatoon.

Twenty four people have also been confirmed recovered from the disease in the last twenty-four hours. This brings total active cases to 120 of 620 reported. Total recoveries are at 494, or just under 80% of all cases. In the north zone, there are eleven active cases and 98 recoveries.

There are also four people in hospital, all in Saskatoon. Three of those people are in the ICU.

To date, 41,951 COVID-19 tests have been performed in the province.

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Town of Wainwright has lowest cost of living in Alberta

Overall for 2024, on all items, Wainwright comes in at 92.5 meaning its about eight per cent cheaper to buy something in Wainwright compared to Edmonton. Lloydminster comes in at 94.6, meaning prices on average are about two per cent more expensive than Wainwright.

Road expansion for Cenovus Energy Hub begins July 15

If your regular commute takes you along 40 Avenue, from July 15 you will have to adjust that as Lloydminster road crews will lead road upgrades near the soon to be completed Cenovus Energy Hub.

Grace United cancels Sunday service following small fire

In the aftermath of the minor fire at Grace United Church, Lloydminster on Thursday July 3, Sunday service has been cancelled as the church deals with cleanup.

Lloydminster fire crews put out minor fire at Grace United Church

A minor fire at Grace United Church in downtown Lloydminster engaged the efforts of Lloydminster fire crews on Thursday, July 3.

Parade Marshals announced for Lloyd Ex

With the Lloyd Ex Fair celebrating 120 years, the prestigious role of the Parade Marshals to herald the start of the summer festival are Terence Bexson of Marshall and Lyle & Alison Lee of Lloydminster.
- Advertisement -