Jasper's confirmed COVID-19 cases remains at seven, but two more people have recovered, bringing the total to three.
That means there are now three active cases in Jasper.
A further 28 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Alberta today (April 6), bringing the total to 1,451.
There are 592 confirmed recovered cases and a total of 32 deaths, an increase of three from yesterday.
Of Alberta's cases, there are currently 47 people in hospital, 14 of whom have been admitted to intensive care units (ICU).
And 192 cases are suspected of being community acquired.
Expanding testing
Alberta is expanding 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 now being offered to three additional groups of individuals exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 including cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat or shortness of breath:
- symptomatic people living in the Calgary Zone
- symptomatic 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 .
The chief medical officer of health will examine and adjust testing protocols and access to COVID-19 tests based on the changing situation in Alberta.
Stay home and in Alberta this long weekend
Albertans are being strongly encouraged to stay home, in their communities, in the province and off the highways this long weekend to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Alberta and British Columbia have released a asking families and friends to stay in their home provinces and celebrate the holidays virtually. This will reduce the risk of highway crashes 鈥� tying up emergency and medical responders who are busy with pandemic planning and care 鈥� and help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus between families and provinces.
Albertans are being reminded to:
- avoid gatherings outside of their immediate household
- visit over coffee remotely and virtually
- try to shop for groceries outside of peak hours
- limit Easter egg hunts to inside or on their property
- find ways to connect while being physically separated
- worship in a way that does not put people at risk, including participating in virtual or live-streamed religious celebrations
