Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we have identified 1,437 new cases & completed about 17K tests. Our positivity rate is 8.6%. Today’s new cases incl 932 VoCs. These variants currently make up 61.1% of active cases in AB. (1/4)
There are 594 ppl in hospital incl 140 in ICU. Sadly, 3 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go out to anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. (2/4)
One of the most important steps you can take is to be vaccinated when you’re eligible. All vaccines are safe, effective and save lives. Find out more and how to sign up at alberta.ca/covid19-vaccin…. (4/4)
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I would like to update you on work that’s underway to reduce #COVID19AB testing wait times in #YYC. (1/6)
Testing volumes in Calgary Zone have more than doubled in the last 4-6 weeks & we are providing 5000+ tests/day. This has resulted in some waiting 3-5 days for tests, which is too long. (2/6)
In order to address this wait time we are implementing multiple strategies to increase swabbing capacity. This includes extending hours at sites w/ the highest demand & adding staff at assessment centres & swabbing sites. (3/6)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: We have admin 1.4M doses of vaccine. Over the last 24hrs we ID’d 1,495 new cases & completed about 14.8K tests. Our positivity rate is 10.2%. We have ID’d 1,542 new VoC cases. Variants currently make up 64% of active cases. (1/4)
There are 616 people in hospital including 145 in ICU. Sadly, 7 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go out to their friends and families, and to anyone mourning the loss of a loved one today. (2/4)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we have identified 1,592 new cases & completed about 17.7K tests. Our positivity rate is 9%. Today’s new cases incl 1,132 VoCs. These variants currently make up 60.9% of active cases in AB. (1/4)
There are 584 ppl in hospital incl 129 in ICU. Sadly, 5 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go out to anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. (2/4)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we have identified 1,690 new cases & completed about 17.6K tests. Our positivity rate is 9.7%. Today’s new cases incl 1,184 VoCs. These variants currently make up 60.4% of active cases in AB. (1/4)
There are 549 ppl in hospital incl 125 in ICU. Sadly, 5 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go out to anyone mourning the loss of a loved one today. (2/4)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: If you receive a text to consent to receiving an important msg from AHS contact tracers, it is not a scam. Pls accept. You will receive a msg w/info specific to you, exposures, & instructions to keep those around you safe. (1/10)
Over the last 24hrs, we ID’d 1,857 new cases & completed about 17.5K tests. Our + rate is 10.7%. We ID’d 1,326 new VoC cases in the last 24hrs. Variants represent about 60% of active cases. There are active alerts/outbreaks in 612 schools in AB w/3.5K cases since Jan. 11. (2/10)
We have confirmed the 1st AB case of the B.1.617 variant 1st ID’d in Denmark. It’s been found in California & a key driver of rapid spread in India. The variant was in a returning interprovincial traveller & no additional cases have been detected to date. (3/10)
Due to a technical issue, we are only providing limited provincial #COVID-19AB data today.
I know many people follow these numbers and my apologies for this delay. This issue is being fixed and we will post our usual detailed update tomorrow. (1/5)
In the last 24 hours, we have identified 1,699 new cases & completed 18,412 tests across the province. Our positivity rate was about 9.5%. There are now 18,873 active cases in Alberta. (2/5)
We have confirmed another 1,332 variant cases in the last 24 hours. Variants now make up about 59% of active cases in the province. (3/5)