COVID-19 Update: April 1

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On April 1st, Chief Medical Officer of Health Doctor Deena Hinshaw confirmed 117 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 871.

There are currently 51 cases of COVID-19 in the north zone.

There are currently 41 Albertans in the hospital from COVID-19, with 14 in the ICU.

11 Albertans have now died from COVID-19, including a male in his 80’s in the Northern Zone

Hinshaw has also reported that 142 people have recovered from the virus.

To help slow spread or ease fear of catching COVID-19, the government recommends washing one’s hands for at least 20 seconds, and to avoid touching the face.

-Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom

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