Alberta reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 in the province to bring the total to 1451.
The province also reported three more deaths bringing that total to 32.
They include a woman in her 60s and another in her 80s from Calgary Zone, and a man in his 70s from Edmonton Zone.
There are also 73 newly resolved cases for a total of 592.
There are no new active cases of COVID-19 in the RMWB.
Two more cases of COVID-19 in North Zone bring that total to 97, including four deaths.
BREAKING:
– Alberta has 3 new deaths, now up to 32
– 28 new cases, up to 1451
– 592 recovered (up from 519)
– 70247 tests (up from 68762)#yeg #yyc #ableg #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/4q1yu6mvPA— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) April 9, 2020
Dr Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, said 192 of the total cases may come from community transmission.
LIVE – update from @CMOH_Alberta Dr. Deena Hinshaw and officials on #COVID19 and the ongoing work to protect public health. The latest information is also available at https://t.co/sq9X3Ixrx2 #COVID19AB #flattenthecurve https://t.co/al0xJNz8xx
— Alberta Government (@YourAlberta) April 9, 2020
She also said on the new ways Albertans found to connect as they prepare family and religious celebrations for the weekend.
“I heard about one long-term care resident, who just celebrated her 101st birthday. Her family made signs and brought them to show through the window of the facility, while waving and smiling to celebrate her birthday all the while keeping appropriate physical distancing.”
Hinshaw said she hopes every Albertan would do their part to protect themselves and those around them over the long weekend.
Testing in the province increased to 70,247.
