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REGINA The province wants residents of Regina to take action to reduce transmission, given a significant recent increase in confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VoC). Saskatchewan reported 101 new cases of COVID-19 in Regina, in addition to 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants of concern and 186 more presumptive cases of variants of concern. Regina accounts for 90 per cent of confirmed VoC cases in Saskatchewan. The VoC’s in the province include 130 cases of B1.1.1.7, which originated in the United Kingdom, and six cases of B1.351, which originated in South Africa. The province is recommending Regina and area residents consider not increasing their household bubbles at this time.
(Logan Stein/980 CJME file photo)
Reginaâs mayor issued a call to arms Tuesday.
Sandra Masters urged residents of the Queen City to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when they’re eligible since itâs the quickest way to get the spread of the virus under control â and it hasnât been under control of late.
In the Ministry of Healthâs daily COVID update, it was revealed the Regina area had 101 of the provinceâs 156 new cases.
It also had 61 of 66 new confirmed cases of variants of concern â giving the region 122 of the 136 confirmed cases so far â and 186 of the provinceâs 210 presumed cases.
For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update. On March 16, a total of 20,197 appointments were booked using the new appointment systems: 13,246 online and 6,951 by telephone.
Phase One Priority Populations - Book Your Appointments Because of the successful start to the Saskatchewan Health Authority vaccine booking system, Saskatchewan will be moving into Phase Two (under age 70) sooner than expected. Those residents over the age of 70 who have not yet made their vaccination appointment are encouraged to book today. Appointments are still available over the next two weeks, before the end of March. Once eligible, you are always eligible, but we want to ensure those at highest risk get their vaccination while they are prioritized in Phase One.
By Matthew Dekker
Vaccines Reported
An additional 4,096 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 112,764.
The 4,096 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered in the following regions: Far North West (21), Far North East (62), Far North Central (10), North East (133), North West (576), North Central (50), Saskatoon (635), Central East (11), Central West (131), Regina (2,392), and South West (75). Of the doses administered March 16, 1,878 were delivered at the Regina drive thru clinic location alone.
For a listing of first and second doses in Saskatchewan administered by geographic zone, visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-update.