On April 14, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,412 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 164,531.
Eight people passed away, which means 2,028 Albertans have now died from COVID-19.
420 people are currently in hospital due to COVID.
In the North Zone, there are 16,255 cases of COVID-19 and 150 people have passed away.
There are currently 2,067 active cases in our zone with 74 in Mackenzie County, 66 Big Lakes County, 26 in the MD of Peace, 23 in the MD of Greenview, 18 in the MD of Fairview, 11 in the MD of Smoky River, nine in Clear Hills County, seven in Northern Sunrise County and the MD of Spirit River, while all other jurisdictions in our area have four or less active cases.
AHS is reporting that 146,933 people have recovered from the virus.
This means that there are currently 15,569 active cases across Alberta.
Outbreaks have been declared at the following facilities:
- Michels Canada, Valleyview
- Peace River Correctional Centre
- RCC Simonette Lodge, Valleyview
- St. Theresa General Hospital, Fort Vermilion
To help slow spread or ease fear of catching COVID-19, the government recommends washing your hands for at least 20 seconds, and to avoid touching the face.
The Government of Alberta also made masks mandatory indoors.
– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom
