Jasper now has only one active case of COVID-19.
One further recovery has been reported in the municipality by , bringing the total to seven. One person has died.
In the province, 247 new cases of COVID-19 were reported today (April 26), bringing the total to 4,480.
Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 3,104 cases in the Calgary zone, 598 cases in the South zone, 479 cases in the Edmonton zone, 182 cases in the North zone, 83 cases in the Central zone and 34 cases in zones yet to be confirmed. Jasper is in the North zone.
Of these cases, there are currently 83 people in hospital, 20 of whom have been admitted to intensive care units (ICU).
460 cases are suspected of being community acquired.
The total number of deaths in Alberta is 73: 46 in the Calgary zone; 14 in the North zone; 10 in the Edmonton zone; two in the South zone; and one in the Central zone.
To date, 435 cases have been confirmed at continuing care facilities, and 48 residents at these facilities have died.
There have been 125,310 people tested for COVID-19 in Alberta and a total of 131,572 tests performed by the lab. In the last 24 hours, 4,407 tests have been completed.
The most important measure 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 with symptoms of COVID-19, including cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat or shortness of breath, is eligible for testing.
People can access testing by completing the COVID-19 . A separate is available for health-care and shelter workers, enforcement and first responders. After completing the form, there is no need to call 811.
