Saskatchewan recorded its 11th death from COVID-19 on Sunday. Health officials say a resident in their 70s from the north region who tested positive for the novel coronavirus has died.
All 11 deaths have been people above the age of 60. Saskatchewan now has a fatality rate of 1.7 per cent. “Sadly, there has been one more death from COVID-19,” tweeted Premier Scott Moe on Sunday. “Our hearts and thoughts are with the family and friends of this individual at this difficult time.” The death comes as the province records one new case in Regina, bringing the provincial total to 646.
Two more people have recovered from the virus, bringing the provincial total to 582. Of the province’s cases, 53 are considered active.