COVID-19 Update: April 22

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On April 22, Alberta Health Services confirmed 306 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 3,401.

Chief Medical Officer of Health, Doctor Deena Hinshaw says Sucker Creek is the first First Nations to report a case of COVID-19.

It was also reported that five people passed away.

66 Albertans have now died from COVID-19.

In the North Zone, there are 150 cases of COVID-19 and 14 people have passed away.

AHS is reporting that 1,310 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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