Alberta records 82 new COVID-19 cases as recoveries surpass active files

Two of the latest deaths are at Calgary’s McKenzie Towne continuing care facility where fatalities now total 20. The other two were residents at the Manoir du Lac in McLennan, Alberta, which is two hours east of Grande Prairie. There have now been 183 cases confirmed at continuing care facilities.

There are currently 44 people in hospital, and 14 admitted to intensive care units.

Community transmission is suspected to be the culprit for up to 237 cases.

For Central Zone, the caseload remains stagnant at 72. There hasn’t been a new confirmed case in the zone since April 7.

The city of Red Deer remains at 32 cases, 13 of which are active. Red Deer County has six active cases, while six have recovered.

Calgary Zone: 1,043 cases, 30 deaths (2 new)
Edmonton Zone: 395 cases, 7 deaths
North Zone: 103 cases, 6 deaths (2 new)
Central Zone: 72 cases, 1 death
South Zone: 31 cases, 0 deaths
Unknown: 4 cases, 0 deaths

The province’s geospatial map showing a breakdown for municipalities and regions is at Alberta.ca/covid19.

rdnewsNOW will update this story as more information becomes available.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Alberta records 82 new COVID-19 cases as recoveries surpass active files

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