In the August 9th  COVID-19 update The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases in the province.

The 15 new cases reported today are 1 in the North West, 1 in Saskatoon, 3 in the South West region, 5 in the Regina area, 1 in Central West,  3 in South Central, and 1 case's residence information is pending. 

This brings the provincial total of cases to 1,445. Of these, 168 are considered active.

In the southwest region, there are 23 active cases.

There are 12 more recoveries reported today, bringing that provincial total to 1,257.

Thirteen people are in hospital. Seven people are receiving inpatient care; three in Saskatoon, one in Regina, two in the South West region, and one in South Central.

Six people are in intensive care; four in Saskatoon, one in the North Central region, and one in the South West.

The total number of COVID deaths remains at 20.

To date, there have been 111,748 COVID-19 tests done in the province.

Yesterday, 1,945 COVID-19 tests were performed in Saskatchewan.