Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID-19 visitor restrictions that were currently in place at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities have officially been rescinded.

The government announced Tuesday it is expanding its eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to Albertans age 18 and up.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has rescinded the Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Policy, effective July 18.

"These deaths and our leading indicators remind us that COVID-19 is still very much with us. Transitioning to an endemic state does not mean the virus has disappeared."

Dr. Deena Hinshaw was occupied with court testimony so Wednesday's regular update expected to take place Thursday.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw was occupied with court testimony so Wednesday's regular update expected to take place Thursday.

Access to outpatient care for COVID-19 patients is expanding to more pharmacies across the province.

Approximately 60 per cent of all COVID-19 cases identified through PCR testing in the province are the Omicron variant BA.2, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday. However there is no evidence that it causes more severe outcomes, despite a higher transmission rate.

Case numbers will be reported to the public every Wednesday, as province continues move to endemic mentality

The Town of Okotoks is removing REP requirements at its facilities in line with provincial changes