There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 27. This brings the total to 1,609 reported cases. 

The new cases are in the North West (3) and Saskatoon (2) zones. 

Of the 1,609 reported cases, 58 are considered active. A total of 1,527 people have recovered. 

Three people are in hospital. One person is receiving inpatient care in Saskatoon and two people are in intensive care in Saskatoon.

Investigations completed thus far have found that 29 of the 58 active cases are in communal living settings.