On October 7, Alberta Health Services confirmed 143 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 19,354.
No one passed away over the last 24 hours, and 281 Albertans have now died from COVID-19.
In the North Zone, there are 1,490 cases of COVID-19 and 35 people have passed away.
There are currently 90 active cases in our zone with 10 cases in Mackenzie County, while all other areas in our area have two active cases or less.
AHS is reporting that 17,163 people have recovered from the virus.
This means that there are currently 1,910 active cases across Alberta.
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.
– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom
