Saskatchewan projects 153,000 to 408,000 COVID-19 cases

Apr 8, 2020 | 12:02 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Health officials in Saskatchewan project between 3,000 and 8,300 people in the province could die from COVID-19.

The figures are from a series of ‘what-if’ scenarios based on factors like how fast the virus spreads and testing.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority estimates the province could see between 153,000 and 408,000 total cases of COVID-19.

Officials say current physical distancing rules are working and report 260 cases of the virus.