There are four new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, the provincial government confirmed Wednesday. The province’s total now stands at 577.
All of the new cases are from the La Loche area. One case that was previously reported from Regina has been reassigned to the north.
Of the 577 reported cases, only 186 are considered active. Eleven more people have recovered, boosting that total to 385.
There are currently 10 people in the hospital, including three in intensive care in Saskatoon.
There have been 38,157 COVID-19 tests performed in the province so far.
The province has also extended the state of emergency for another two weeks.
Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab said that there are two stories going on in the province, and both are positive.