In Alberta today (Dec. 17), 1,571 new cases of COVID-19 were reported along with 1,845 recoveries. 

There were about 19,800 tests completed, for a positivity rate of about 7.9%. Active cases now sit at 19,865, with 65,513 recoveries.  

Thirty more deaths were reported, for a total of 790 since the start of the pandemic.  

Right now, 763 people are hospitalized, with 138 of these in intensive care. In the North Zone, 34 are hospitalized and seven of these are admitted to ICUs.  

In Grande Prairie, 10 new cases of COVID-19 were identified and four people have recovered. There are now 126 active cases and 514 recoveries. In the County, five people recovered and no new cases were added. There are now 22 active cases and 183 recovered. 

Peace Region totals: