The government performed 2,873 COVID-19 tests on Friday, which is the highest daily number of tests performed to date, according to data provided by the government of Saskatchewan.Possible COVID-19 exposure on Regina transit, Saskatchewan Health Authority says
Of the new cases, five are in Regina, two are in the Saskatoon area, two are in south central and one in central west and central east Saskatchewan. The new cases in Saskatoon are connected to an outbreak at Brandt Industries. The outbreak was declared on Friday after the province reported six cases linked to the workplace. Health officials say the outbreak is linked to out-of-province travel.With 11 new cases, the province’s total of cases has risen to 1,787.
Of the province’s total cases, 121 are considered active with 25 of the cases existing in communal living settings, which is the province’s term to describe Hutterite colonies. The government reported three more recoveries on Saturday. A total of 1,642 people have recovered from the virus in Saskatchewan.