1/6 Contrary to Dr Shahab's vague comments about plateau last wk. but well acknowledged by our medical profession, recent data indicate Sask is entering it's 6th COVID wave fueled by BA.2 variant:
1. SK lags behind E provs (and the US) which are well into this 6th wave. #skpoli2. Wastewater viral load levels are up signif (700%+ for S'toon). PA's and NB are also⬆️.
3. Hospitalizations are ⬆️,ICUs are over capacity.
4. Outbreaks in LT Care homes ⬆️ by 175% last week
For many, especially the vaccinated, the virus is mild.