On March 22, Alberta Health Services confirmed 456 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 142,390.
Five people passed away, which means 1,968 Albertans have now died from COVID-19.
264 people are currently in hospital due to COVID.
In the North Zone, there are 13,248 cases of COVID-19 and 143 people have passed away.
There are currently 789 active cases in our zone with 200 in Mackenzie County, 28 in the MD of Greenview, 19 in the MD of Peace, eight in Big Lakes County, five in Northern Sunrise County, while all other jurisdictions in our area have four or less active cases.
AHS is reporting that 134,246 people have recovered from the virus.
This means that there are currently 6,176 active cases across Alberta.
Outbreaks have been declared at the following facilities:
- Mighty Peace Chevrolet, Buick, GMC
- Peace River Correctional Centre
- Valleyview Health Centre
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
