Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The total of active cases in the province is 11,426. Seven more deaths were reported over the weekend.

The province will, however, be updating the MyHealthRecords website to include a printable, conveniently-sized proof of a COVID-19 vaccination paper card to be used both domestically and for international travel.

After a period of quiet, three Albertan universities have adopted new face-mask and self-isolation requirements.

No mask mandate, but more strict than province’s

Alberta's newly released first-wave report noted the uptake of provincial supports, such as the relaunch grant, from businesses up until Oct. 12, 2020, was equivalent to $64.1 million, or about 32 per cent of the funds available.

The Canadian Safety Council will receive around $220,000 in funds for a COVID-19 vaccination-awareness program aimed at students from Grade 1 through Grade 8.

Masking won’t be required in schools. Masks will be required on school buses.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Friday that when the Sept. 27 date approaches, the province will only proceed with lifting the restrictions if it is safe to do so as Alberta continues to monitor the Delta variant.

Health-services workers make up 32 per cent of the total COVID-19-related claims filed in the province.

The benefit is available for workers in eligible occupations, with an eligible employer, who worked at least 300 hours between Oct. 12, 2020, and Jan. 31, 2021, and who have earned a gross hourly wage of $25 or less.