One new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Jasper, bringing the total to eight.
Of those cases, four are active, three have recovered and one person has died.
With 82 new cases reported today (April 12), the total number of cases in Alberta is 1,651.
Of these cases, there are currently 44 people in hospital, 14 of whom have been admitted to intensive care units (ICU).
Of the total diagnosed, 237 cases are suspected of being community acquired.
And there are now 823 confirmed recovered cases.
Two of the latest deaths were residents of the McKenzie Towne continuing care facility in Calgary zone, bringing the total number of deaths at this facility to 20. Two were residents at Manoir du Lac in North zone, bringing the total number of deaths at this facility to four.
With these recent deaths, a total of 30 people have died in the Calgary zone. Seven people have died in the Edmonton zone, six people have died in the North zone (which Jasper is part of), and one person has died in the Central zone.
There have been 74,709 people tested for COVID-19 and a total of 77,316 tests performed by the lab. There were 2,038 tests completed in the last 24 hours.
Expanding testing
Alberta has expanded access to COVID-19 laboratory tests to better trace the spread of the novel coronavirus in hard-hit areas and in vulnerable residents. Testing is being offered to four additional groups of individuals exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat or shortness of breath:
- people living in the Calgary Zone
- people who are 65 years of age or older
- people who live with someone aged 65 years or older
- essential workers whose workplaces remain accessible to the public
Read the full list of people eligible for testing . People can access tests by completing the COVID-19 .
Quick facts
- The most important measures that Albertans can take to prevent respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, is to practise good hygiene.
- This includes cleaning your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, avoiding touching your face, coughing or sneezing into your elbow or sleeve, and disposing of tissues appropriately.
- Anyone who has health concerns or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should complete an .
- For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, visit .
