Province reports 141 new cases of COVID-19, dates set for second dose eligibility - larongeNOW

As of May 18, 9,555 variants of concern have been identified by screening in Saskatchewan, reported in the following zones: Far North West, 214; Far North East, 18; North West, 503; North Central, 299; North East, 57; Saskatoon, 1,372; Central West, 101; Central East, 485; Regina, 4,456; South West, 325; South Central, 688; and South East, 979. There are 58 screened VOCs with residence pending.

There are no new lineage results reported today. Of the 4,586 VOCs with lineages identified by whole genome sequencing in Saskatchewan, 4,477 are B.1.1.1.7 (UK), 92 are P.1 (Brazilian), 10 are B.1.351 (SA), and seven are B.1.617 (Indian).

NITHA Data

As of May 18, there are 37 active cases of COVID-19 in NITHA communities.

These cases are located in the Far North Central (Athabasca), one; Far North West, 17; Far North East, 18; North Central, one; and North East, 0. There are 16 active cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) in NITHA communities. These cases are located in the Far North West, nine; and Far North East, seven. There are 3,489 cases (98 per cent) recovered, and one person is hospitalized.

Vaccination Booking System Open to Ages 16+; Changes to 12+ Tomorrow

Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program is currently age 16 and older. Effective at 8 a.m. tomorrow (May 20), eligibility will expand to age 12 and older, and marks the last step in the age-based immunization program. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics.

Residents aged 16+ may book online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). They may also attend a scheduled drive-thru or book at a participating pharmacy. Additional information on how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-booking. Please do not call until you are eligible to book your vaccination appointment.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has scheduled drive-thru and walk-in clinics throughout the province. For street addresses and hours of operation for these clinics, see www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax.

The current list of pharmacies offering vaccinations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies. Find participating pharmacies near you using the map tool.

Eligibility for 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Date eligibility changes	Eligible Age	OR	Eligible Based on Date of 1st Dose (on or before)
17-May	85	OR	15-Feb
24-May	80	OR	1-Mar
31-May	70	OR	15-Mar
7-Jun	65	OR	22-Mar
14-Jun	55	OR	7-Apr
21-Jun	45	OR	15-Apr
28-Jun	Eligibility opens based on date of first dose only		1-May
5-Jul			15-May
12-Jul			30-May
19-Jul			14-Jun
26-Jul			28-Jun

(Government of Saskatchewan)

Second dose vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA).

Vaccines reported

An additional 6,935 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 615,459.

The 6,935 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 84; Far North East, 79; North West, 641; North Central, 434; North East, 290; Saskatoon, 1,705; Central West, 216; Central East, 398; Regina, 1,602; South West, 168; South Central, 625; and South East, 500. There were 193 doses administered with zone of residence pending.

Seventy-five per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Sixty-eight per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.

Status of Population Vaccinations, as of May 18, 2021
Group	Estimated Population	Received First Dose	Fully Vaccinated
Age 80+	51,307	45,569 (89%)	14,105 (27%)
Age 70-79	79,818	70,025 (88%)	6,010 (8%)
Age 60-69	138,471	113,446 (82%)	5,939 (4%)
Age 50-59	147,466	103,075 (70%)	7,309 (5%)
Age 40-49	151,896	93,766 (62%)	6,235 (4%)
Age 30-39	183,246	85,363 (47%)	6,214 (3%)
Age 18-29	189,909	52,277 (28%)	4,470 (2%)

(Government of Saskatchewan)

All vaccine administration details for the province, including first and second doses, can be found at https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness.

Graduation Guidelines Updated

The Graduation Guidelines have been updated and provide additional options for graduates this spring. Step One of the Saskatchewan Re-Opening Roadmap permits up to 150 people at public outdoor gatherings.

As a result, beginning May 30, outdoor graduations may have up to 150 people, including graduates and guests. Teachers and school staff required to host the event are not included in the total.

In Step Two, indoor and outdoor graduations will permit up to 150 people, including graduates and guests. No definite date has been determined for Step Two. Currently, outdoor graduations are limited to 30 guests. More information can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-graduation.

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