Fifty new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,423.
A total of 1,005 cases are laboratory confirmed and 418 are probable cases (symptomatic close contacts of laboratory confirmed cases). Laboratory positivity rates remain consistent at two per cent.
And Alberta now has 518 confirmed recovered cases of COVID-19 but 29 people have died, three more than yesterday.
Of the 1,423 total cases, 206 are suspected of being community acquired. There are 44 people in hospital, 16 of whom are in Intensive Care Units.
Cases have been identified in all zones of the province. The North Zone, which Jasper is part of, has seen 95 confirmed cases and four deaths.
Jasper has seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 with one recovery and one death.
As Albertans look forward to the holiday weekend, they are being reminded to avoid gatherings outside of their immediate household, find ways to connect while being physically separated and worship in a way that does not put people at risk, including participating in virtual or live-streamed religious celebrations.
Restrictions remain in place for all gatherings and close-contact businesses, dine-in restaurants and non-essential retail services.
And tighter restrictions have been placed on visitors to continuing care centres, group homes and other facilities. No visitors will be allowed unless a resident is dying or the visitor is essential for delivering care that cannot be delivered by staff.
Modelling the extent of COVID-19 in Alberta
The province has released two different forecasts estimating the trajectory of COVID-19 in Alberta and the impacts on the health system.
Under the 鈥減robable scenario,鈥� it is projected that Alberta will hit the peak of infections in mid-May. From the beginning of the outbreak to the end of summer we could see as many as 800,000 infections, and between 400 and 3,100 deaths.
And under the more serious but less likely 鈥渆levated scenario,鈥� Alberta would see infections peak at the beginning of May, with as many as one million infections, and between 500 and 6,600 deaths.
The province said preparing for multiple scenarios 鈥� including the probable trajectory and an elevated trajectory 鈥� help ensure the right resources and supports are in place to help Albertans.
This includes sufficient hospital and intensive care unit beds, ventilators and protective personal equipment for Albertans and the healthcare workers caring for them.
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.
- Anyone who has health concerns or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should complete an .
- For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, visit .
