After an explosion of COVID-19 cases on reserves in Saskatchewan at the start of 2021, the number tapered off as spring began. But the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada suggests cases are once again rising in the Land of Living Skies. Data released Wednesday by Indigenous Services Canada showed there were 689 cases of COVID-19 recorded on reserves in Saskatchewan in mid-January. Dr. Ibrahim Khan, the regional medical health officer for Indigenous Services Canada in Saskatchewan, said a few different factors could be contributing to a rise in cases. This graphic shows progress toward Indigenous Service Canada's goal for COVID-19 vaccinations.

Source: CBC News May 22, 2021 20:37 UTC