COVID-19 UPDATE: March 31

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On March 31, Alberta Health Services confirmed 871 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 148,332.

Three people passed away, which means 1,990 Albertans have now died from COVID-19.

301 people are currently in hospital due to COVID.

In the North Zone, there are 13,996 cases of COVID-19 and 148 people have passed away.

There are currently 970 active cases in our zone with 193 in Mackenzie County, 29 in the MD of Greenview, 15 in the MD of Peace, six in Big Lakes County, while all other jurisdictions in our area have four or less active cases.

AHS is reporting that 137,992 people have recovered from the virus.

This means that there are currently 8,350 active cases across Alberta.

Outbreaks have been declared at the following facilities:

  • Michels Canada, Valleyview
  • Mighty Peace Chevrolet, Buick, GM
  • Peace River Correctional Centre
  • RCC Simonette Lodge, Valleyview

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

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