Prince Albert Daily Herald
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Even as the province announces a return to family visits at some long-term care homes, the situation in the province’s intensive care units continues to deteriorate.
Saskatchewan currently has 96 patients in ICU. Pre-pandemic, the province had a total ICU capacity of 79.
Not all of those patients have COVID-19. According to Thursday’s statistics, 48 COVID-19 patients are in intensive care, or about half of the province’s total ICU population.
Saskatchewan has managed to add 38 beds to its ICU capacity, but even with the expansion, it’s getting close to running out.
Three cases of COVID-19 reported in North Central Monday
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Saskatchewan health officials reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the North Central, which includes Prince Albert, on Monday.
This was among a total of 243 cases reported in the province. Regina led the province with 160 new cases reported.
North Central 2, which is Prince Albert, has 33 active cases. North Central 1, which includes communities such as Christopher Lake, Candle Lake and Meath Park, has 25 active cases and North Central 3 has 17 active cases.
There were no deaths reported on Monday.
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 remains at 465.
There are currently 200 COVID-19 patients in hospital across the province. Of the 157 reported as receiving in patient care, six are in North Central. Of the 43 people reported as being in intensive care, one is in North Central.
Two deaths related to COVID-19 reported Saturday
Saskatchewan health officials reported two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Saturday.
The deaths were in the Central East and North West zones and in the 40 to 49 and 80 plus age groups, respectively.
The number of deaths related to COVID-19 has risen to 464.
The province’s update arrived Saturday evening and according to the province the total provincial active cases and provincial recoveries plus regional breakdowns are unavailable for Saturday, April 17 due to a data reporting issue involving multiple case location reassignments.
On Saturday there were 10 cases reported in North Central, which includes Prince Albert.
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