Alberta has 23 additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 97.
Cases have been identified in all zones in the province with 70 in the Calgary zone, 20 in the Edmonton zone, three in the Central zone, three in the South zone and one in the North zone. Jasper is in the North zone.
The news comes as Alberta is set to declare a state of public health emergency.
Mass gatherings are now limited to no more than 50 attendees. Albertans are prohibited from attending public recreational facilities, bars and nightclubs, and sit-down restaurants have to reduce their capacity to a maximum of 50 people.
Job-protected leave
Full and part-time employees can access 14 days of job-protected leave for the purpose of self-isolation related to COVID-19, retroactive to March 5.
The leave does not apply to self-employed individuals or contractors.
The requirement to have worked for an employer for 90 days to access COVID-19 specific leave is no longer required.
Employees self-isolating due to COVID-19 do not require a medical note to access leave.
Social services organizations
Funding support is being provided through Family and Community Support Services for adult homeless shelters, women鈥檚 emergency shelters and civil society organizations to help keep front-line critical services operating and provide support for vulnerable populations.
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, disposing of tissues appropriately, and staying home and away from others if you are sick.
Anyone who has health concerns or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should complete an .
For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, visit .
