On May 11, the province said there were 2064 active COVID-19 cases. On June 11, that number now sits at 899.

In its daily update, the Ministry of Health is telling us about 81 new cases and one new death. That death was someone aged 80 plus from the Saskatoon zone.

The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North West, 3; Far North East, 4; North West, 13; North Central, 7; North East, 3; Saskatoon, 17; Central East, 3; Regina, 14; South West, 7; South Central, 7; and South East, 2.

There are 104 people in hospital.  17 of those 104 are in intensive care.

Second Dose Schedule Updated

By June 24, every eligible Saskatchewan residents age 12 and older will be able to receive their second vaccine shot, depending on the length of time that has passed since their first shot.

With the increased Moderna deliveries expected, Saskatchewan is able to accelerate the second dose schedule for all residents with updates scheduled Mondays and Thursdays each week until all remaining populations are eligible.  Timelines may change due to vaccine availability.

Over 15,000 vaccines were delivered on Thursday.

78 per cent of those over the age of 40 have received their first dose.  Seventy-three per cent of those 30+ have received their first dose.  Sixty-eight per cent of those 18+ have received their first dose, while sixty-six per cent of those 12+ have also received their first dose.