Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

There were 29 new COVID-19 cases in St. Albert from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15.

There were 28 new COVID cases in St. Albert from Aug. 2 to Aug. 8, according to the province

The seven-day case rate per 100,000 people was down to 35.9 in St. Albert, compared to 37.4 reported the week prior, as reported by the province on July 27.

Morinville sees a jump in COVID cases after three weeks of the province reporting no new cases of the virus in the town.

COVID-19 visitor restrictions that were currently in place at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities have officially been rescinded.

The government announced Tuesday it is expanding its eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to Albertans age 18 and up.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has rescinded the Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy, effective July 18.

To date, the number of St. Albertans who have died from the virus is 88

The June 29 update on COVID-19 numbers in the province shows a decline in cases in St. Albert and around the province. The Auditor General of Alberta also released a report on the need for the government to improve reporting results for COVID-19 programs.

St. Albert had 15 new COVID cases between June 14-20, according to the province.