August COVID-19 numbers in Saskatchewan show most new cases were in those not fully vaccinated

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The province is sharing COVID-19 information for the month of August on Tuesday. Nearly 84 per cent of all new cases and hospitalizations in Saskatchewan in August were unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people.

Other highlights include:

  • Of the 4,596 cases reported in August, 3,840 (83.5 per cent) were unvaccinated or tested positive within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination. Four hundred and twenty-four cases (9.2 per cent) were partially vaccinated with one dose, while 756 cases (16.4 per cent) were fully vaccinated.  Of the 756 cases with a second dose, 17.6 per cent (133) had comorbid conditions.
  • Of the 189 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, 150 (79.4 per cent) were unvaccinated or tested positive within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination. Fourteen cases (7.4 per cent) were partially vaccinated with one dose, while 39 cases (20.6 per cent) were fully vaccinated.
  • Of the 41 individuals admitted to ICU, 33 (80.5 per cent) were unvaccinated or tested positive within three weeks of receiving their first vaccination. Two cases (4.9 per cent) were partially vaccinated with one dose, while eight cases (19.5 per cent) were fully vaccinated.
  • Co-morbidities and age continue to contribute to COVID-19 outcomes. Of the 14 hospitalized and/or ICU cases with a first dose, 42.9 per cent had comorbid conditions and 21.4 per cent were 70 years and older. Of the 39 hospitalized and/or ICU cases with a second dose, 56.4 per cent had comorbid conditions and
  • 69.2 per cent were 70 years and older. However, this does not mean that individuals in all age groups are not experiencing significant COVID-19 illness: 23 (24.5 per cent) of the 94 infectious COVID-19 patients in acute care are less than 40 years old.
  • Among the cases reported in August, 22 individuals passed away; 12 were unvaccinated.

Of the 4,596 cases reported in August 2021, 17.3 per cent (793) were aged 11 years or younger. Of the 189 individuals who were hospitalized, 5.3 per cent (10) were aged 19 years or younger and 3.2 per cent (six) were under 12 years with one under 12 years admitted to ICU.

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