Vaccines Reported
An additional 6,935 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 615,459.
The 6,935 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 84; Far North East, 79; North West, 641; North Central, 434; North East, 290; Saskatoon, 1,705; Central West, 216; Central East, 398; Regina, 1,602; South West, 168; South Central, 625; and South East, 500. There were 193 doses administered with zone of residence pending.
Seventy-five per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose. Sixty-eight per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose. Sixty per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose.
Status of Population Vaccinations, as of May 18, 2021
Group
Estimated
Population
Received
First Dose
Fully Vaccinated
Age 80+
51,307
45,569 (89%)
14,105 (27%)
Age 70-79
79,818
70,025 (88%)
6,010 (8%)
Age 60-69
138,471
113,446 (82%)
5,939 (4%)
Age 50-59
147,466
103,075 (70%)
7,309 (5%)
Age 40-49
151,896
93,766 (62%)
6,235 (4%)
Age 30-39
183,246
85,363 (47%)
6,214 (3%)
Age 18-29
189,909
52,277 (28%)
4,470 (2%)
All vaccine administration details for the province, including first and second doses, can be found at https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness. As the source database for vaccine information, Panorama is subject to continuous data updates which may result in revised counts, day over day.
Vaccination Booking System Open to Ages 16+; Changes to 12+ Tomorrow
Eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program is currently age 16 and older. Effective at 8 a.m. tomorrow (May 20), eligibility will expand to age 12 and older, and marks the last step in the age-based immunization program. This applies to all immunization clinics: booked appointments, drive-thru/walk-ins, pharmacies and mobile clinics.
Prioritized front-line workers who become eligible based on age, will not be required to provide proof of employment at the time of immunization.
Residents aged 16+ may book online at www.saskatchewan.ca/COVID19 or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). They may also attend a scheduled drive-thru or book at a participating pharmacy. Additional information on how to book your appointment is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine-booking. Please do not call until you are eligible to book your vaccination appointment.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has scheduled drive-thru and walk-in clinics throughout the province. For street addresses and hours of operation for these clinics, see www.saskatchewan.ca/drive-thru-vax.
The current list of pharmacies offering vaccinations is available at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-pharmacies. Find participating pharmacies near you using the map tool.
There may be clinic options outside your community and residents are encouraged to consider those alternate locations for immunization. Additional stops should be avoided if possible when travelling to another community for an appointment. More clinics will be added as new vaccine shipments are received.
There is a vaccination clinic in Drayton, North Dakota where eligible truck drivers and essential energy workers are able to receive their vaccine. This clinic is open between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Second Dose Booking Available for Priority Populations
Second dose vaccinations are underway for anyone who is 85 and older or who received their first dose before February 15. Individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer and those who have received solid organ transplants will receive a letter of eligibility in the mail that will allow them priority access to a second dose.
Eligibility to book for second doses is based on age or date of first dose. Residents who meet at least one of these criteria will be eligible for their second dose. The following table is a tentative guideline; timelines may change due to vaccine availability.
Astra Zeneca is not included in this table as we await advice on the use of Astra Zeneca for timing of second doses.
Eligibility for 2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Date eligibility changes
Eligible Age
OR
Eligible Based on Date of 1st Dose (on or before)
17-May
85
OR
15-Feb
24-May
80
OR
1-Mar
31-May
70
OR
15-Mar
7-Jun
65
OR
22-Mar
14-Jun
55
OR
7-Apr
21-Jun
45
OR
15-Apr
28-Jun
Eligibility opens based on date of first dose only
1-May
5-Jul
15-May
12-Jul
30-May
19-Jul
14-Jun
26-Jul
28-Jun
Second dose vaccinations will be available at participating pharmacies across the province, through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) drive-thru and walk-in clinics as well as through clinics operated by Indigenous Services Canada and the Northern Inter-tribal Health Authority (NITHA).
Second dose vaccinations can be booked online or by calling 1-833-SaskVax (1-833-727-5829). Be ready by knowing the date you received your first vaccine. If you do not know the date or have misplaced the wallet card provided at the time of your first dose, they can provide you with that date, or check your Immunization History on your MySaskHealthRecord account.
During your second dose appointment, the clinic or pharmacy will validate the timing and brand of your first dose to ensure you are receiving your second dose within the recommended timeframe. The type of vaccine available at each location will be advertised to ensure that you are receiving the same vaccine brand for your second dose.
At this time, public health is planning to offer your second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to match the brand of your first dose. National reviews of the safety and efficacy of interchanging the second dose brand are on-going and the provincial policy on maintaining the same brand for the second dose may be updated following this review.
Daily COVID-19 Statistics
There are 141 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 19, bringing the provincial total to 44,982 cases.
The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North West, 5; Far North East, 1; North West, 19; North Central, 13; North East, 1; Saskatoon, 38; Central West, 4; Central East, 15; Regina, 18; South West, 3; South Central, 7; and South East, 9. Eight cases are pending residence information. Three cases with pending residence information have been assigned to the North West, 1; and Regina, 2.
Recoveries total 42,674 and 1,786 cases are considered active.
There are 134 people in hospital. One hundred and six people are receiving inpatient care: North West, 6; North Central, 5; Saskatoon, 42; Central East, 5; Regina, 42; South West, 2; South Central, 2; and South East, 2. Twenty-eight people are in intensive care: North Central, 2; Saskatoon, 10; and Regina, 16.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 case number is 180 (14.7 new cases per 100,000). A chart comparing today's average to data collected over the past few months is available at https://dashboard.saskatchewan.ca/health-wellness/covid-19/seven-day-average-of-new-covid-cases.
