By rdnewsNOW staff

122 CASES NOW REPORTED

Alberta gives daily COVID-19 update

Mar 18, 2020 | 4:15 PM

As of Wednesday, 22 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the province, bringing the total number of cases in Alberta to 119.

There remains three confirmed cases in the Central zone, including one in Red Deer, according to the newly launched map on the province’s website.

The bulk of Alberta’s COVID-19 cases continue to occur in the Calgary zone where there are 83. There are 27 cases in the Edmonton zone, four cases in the North zone and two cases in the South zone.

Of these cases, six are currently hospitalized, with three admitted to intensive care units (ICU).

Aggregate data, showing cases by age range and zone, as well as by local geographical areas, is available online at alberta.ca/covid19.

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As well, individuals who attended the conference and who currently have symptoms should stay home, self-isolate and call Health Link at 811 to arrange for testing and further instructions.

All non-urgent scheduled and elective surgeries in Alberta are being postponed. Alberta Health Services will be contacting Albertans scheduled for procedures and will reschedule as soon as possible. Urgent and emergency surgery, as well as oncology and scheduled caesarean (C-section) procedures will continue.

All non-emergency dental treatment and services are also suspended at this time. Emergency dental treatment will continue.

A tip sheet on social distancing is available to help Albertans understand ways to minimize close contact with others in community settings.

Mass gathering limitations and restrictions around public recreation and private entertainment facilities remain in place across the province.

Effective March 23, and until further notice, all Alberta Transportation Safety Board hearings will be held by telephone or video link. There will be no in-person hearings. Albertans who are currently scheduled for an upcoming hearing will be contacted about how their hearing will proceed.

Effective March 18, all ski hills, including passenger ropeways like gondolas and chairlifts, are closed until further notice under the Safety Codes Act.