Saskatchewan Health reported this afternoon five new cases of COVID-19. There were three in the North West and two in the Saskatoon zone. That brings the reported total to 1609 cases, 58 are considered active, 1527 people have recovered and three are in hospital with two in intensive care.
Meanwhile following the release of school specific plans by Saskatchewan’s 27 School Divisions the Ministry of Education in Collaboration with public health officials has released parent information packages for distribution by the Divisions to parents prior to the September 8th school year. The packages contain general background on the Safe School Plan and guidance on how to prepare for a safe return to school as well as detailed fact sheets on COVID-19 testing options.