There were 24 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 11,聽bringing the total to 2,092聽cases. One death was also reported.聽
The newest cases were聽located in the Far North West (1), Far North East (2), North West (3), North Central (5), Saskatoon (1), 麻豆传媒AV East (1) and Regina (11) zones.
Initial public health investigations linked 12 of Sunday's latest cases to the Gospel Outreach outbreak in Prince Albert.聽
The majority of the new Regina cases appear to be linked to a single apartment complex; residents and management have been advised on the necessary precautions.聽
Increasing case numbers and a rise in community transmission sparked a call from Saskatchewan鈥檚 Chief Medical Health Officer for renewed vigilance and increased caution. Dr. Saqib Shahab reiterated the recommendation about masks being worn in all indoor public locations, where people outside of your immediate or extended household are present and physical distancing is not possible or is unpredictable.
鈥淭he power to prevent COVID-19 transmission rests with every resident of Saskatchewan,鈥� Dr. Saqib Shahab said.聽
鈥淭he best practices we recommend proved effective as we flattened the curve in the first weeks of the pandemic. Stay home if you experience even mild symptoms.聽Maintain physical distancing of two metres.聽Wear a mask when you may be unable to maintain this distance, particularly in indoor spaces, or as required in workplaces or schools.聽We are now more than seven months into this pandemic event.聽All residents should be familiar with these practices and all residents need to follow them at all times,鈥� Dr. Shahab added.
Of the 2,092 reported cases, 179 were considered active. A total of 1,888 people recovered.
