Twenty-five new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the province since Monday, bring the total number of cases in the province to 1,373. In total, 447 people have recovered.
On Monday, the Alberta government said there have been two more deaths from COVID-19 since the last report, including one resident from the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre, bringing the total amount of people who have died in the province to 26.
The Tuesday update stated while the number of confirmed infections has only increased by 25, it is important to not place too much emphasis or predict trends on any given day’s figures. Low increases are likely partially a delayed result of the testing changes implemented on March 23. Despite aggressive measures, cases are expected to continue to rise.
In St. Albert, there have been 27 people diagnosed with COVID-19, with seven recovered and 20 active cases. Sturgeon County West has had nine diagnosed cases, with four active and five recovered.
A total of 967 cases are laboratory confirmed and 406 are probable cases (symptomatic close contacts of laboratory confirmed cases). Laboratory positivity rates remain consistent at two per cent.
Of these cases, there are currently 42 people in hospital, 15 of whom have been admitted to intensive care units (ICU).
Of the 1,373 total cases, 199 are suspected of being community acquired.
Stronger outbreak measures have been put in place at continuing care facilities. To date, 130 cases have been confirmed at these facilities.
There have been 65,265 people tested for COVID-19. There were 1,203 tests completed in the last 24 hours.
No visitors at continuing care facilities
Families and friends can no longer visit long-term care centres, licensed group homes and other facilities as part of the ongoing work to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect Albertans.
Under an amended public health order, no visitors will be allowed unless a resident is dying or the visitor is essential for delivering care that cannot be delivered by staff.
