The Saskatchewan government is reporting its first two deaths due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Both deaths happened in different parts of Saskatchewan, but officials have not said where in the province.
One death was related to travel and both victims were in their 70s. The news comes as the province reported 20 new COVID-19 cases, bring the number to date in Saskatchewan to 176.
Five people remain in hospital, with one being treated in an ICU in Regina. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The Saskatchewan government is holding a press conference at 2:30 p.m.