By Ryan Young
Mar 13, 2021 1:35 PM
COVID-19 Update for March 13: Vaccines Administered Surpasses 100,000 Milestone, 153 New Cases, 120 Recoveries, One New Death
Vaccines Reported
An additional 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, surpassing the 100,000 vaccination milestone and bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 100,195.
The 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: North West (237), North Central (298), Saskatoon (474), Central East (63), Regina (400) and South East (152).
For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.
COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings for 76+ Saturday, Expanding to 72+ On Sunday
By Ryan Young
Saskatchewan school divisions will be receiving nearly $29-million to support schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The provincial government says 53 applications have been approved for the 3rd round of funding that will help school divisions, independent schools, and historical high schools with costs associated with sanitation and PPE, substitute teachers, and supports for students.
In preparation for the fall, the province notes school divisions will receive $20.7-million for supporting student mental health, interventions for Grade 1 students who did not attend Kindergarten in the 2020-21 academic year; interventions to support Grade 1 to 3 students who are behind in their reading levels; and support staff to reach out and engage with students and families that did not attend or had low attendance in 2020-21.