The province reported six new cases and two recoveries of COVID-19 in the RMWB in its weekend report.
All occurred in Fort McMurray, which has 12 active cases and 74 recoveries.
There are two active cases and 58 recovered cases among Wood Buffalo’s rural communities, unchanged from Aug. 20.
CNRL Albian Sands site remains on the province’s watch list for facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks.
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In the last 72 hours, Alberta also reported 258 new cases, 226 recoveries, and four additional deaths linked to COVID-19 across the province.
On Aug. 21, there were 83 new cases and two deaths, Aug. 22 had 106 new cases and no deaths, and Aug. 23 had 69 new cases and two deaths.
Two deaths occurred at Edmonton’s Good Samaritan Southgate care centre.
Chief medical officer of health, Dr Deena Hinshaw said family gatherings appear to be a source for new cases of COVID-19.
Hinshaw says family gatherings can continue, but recommends they be kept small, outdoors and adhering to health protocols.
Adds they should keep a written list of all attendees.
Says best to move visits between young kids and grandparents to virtual realm as school begins.
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She encouraged safe gatherings saying young people are more likely to unknowingly pass the infection to others.
When asked about the response from Alberta teachers, Hinshaw said many volunteered for testing.
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Alberta has 1172 active cases, 234 deaths, and 11,600 recovered cases of COVID-19.
45 Albertans are in hospital with nine in intensive care.
The next live update from Dr Deena Hinshaw will take place on Aug. 27, 2020.
