The number of cases of the novel coronavirus in Saskatchewan rose slightly in the last 24 hours while the number of active cases took a slight drop.
Health officials reported seven new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases to 278 since the first presumptive case was reported on March 11.
Active cases continued to decline, dropping from 165 on Wednesday to 160. These represent the total number of cases less recoveries and deaths.
The province reported 12 more recoveries on Thursday, bringing the total to 115. Three COVID-19-related deaths have been reported to date.