Alberta is reporting recovered COVID-19 cases at 2,161, with 190 new cases bringing the total number to 5,355.  

Two more Albertans have died, putting our total in the province at 89.  

There are currently 90 people in hospital, 22 of whom have been admitted to intensive care units. 

One new case has been reported in Grande Prairie, giving us a total of three with one active. 

The County still has a total of five with three active.  

To date, 544 cases have been confirmed at continuing care facilities, and 61 residents at these facilities have died. 

In yesterday’s (Apr.30) update, the Premier also announced our phased relaunch. The government is preparing to gradually reopen the province to get people back to work. The plan to move forward requires careful and ongoing monitoring and respects guidelines outlined by the chief medical officer of health. 

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer commented, “While we continue to work to prevent transmissions in these outbreaks we have seen low numbers maintained in most of the province. We cannot let up on outbreak control, but we can celebrate what we have accomplished. 

“Many have suffered from this virus. Lives, lifestyles and livelihoods have all been impacted. I want to thank all Albertans for their collective sacrifices that have helped us get to where we are today. 

“However, our fight is far from over. We must continue to use common sense to protect each other and help prevent the spread. Please continue to wash your hands frequently, stay home when sick, maintain physical distance, and look out for each other in the days and weeks ahead. 

“Today is the beginning of our next phase of protecting each other, and we will continue to need each other more than ever in the days ahead.”

Watch the full update here: