Seventy-nine additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 621 (March 28, 2020 at 4:30pm).

Aggressive public health measures continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

Latest update:
Cases have been identified in all zones across the province:

378 cases in the Calgary zone
139 cases in the Edmonton zone
48 cases in the Central zone
43 cases in the North zone
12 cases in the South zone
One case is in a zone which is yet to be confirmed

In total, there have been 38 hospitalizations, with 12 admitted to intensive care units (ICU).  Two deaths have been reported.  Up to 54 of the 621 cases may be due to community transmission.  

To date, 20 cases have been identified in staff and residents of continuing care facilities, including 15 in McKenzie Towne Long Term Care, one case in Rosedale on the Park and four at Shepherd’s Care Kensington Village (unchanged from yesterday).

There are now a total of 53 confirmed recovered cases.

Aggregate data, showing cases by age range and zone, as well as by local geographical areas, is available online at alberta.ca/covid19statistics.

All Albertans need to work together to help prevent the spread and overcome COVID-19.

Restrictions are in place for close-contact businesses, dine-in restaurants and non-essential retail services. A full list of restrictions is available online.

Albertans are prohibited from attending gatherings of more than 15 people, and they must continue to observe two metres of social distancing. This includes events both indoors and outdoors, such as family gatherings, weddings and funerals.   Further details are available online.

Get more information at the Reach FM COVID-19 information page.