Alberta identifies 1300 COVID-19 cases over weekend – Sylvan Lake News

There are now 6,387 active cases in the province, to go along with 317,741 recovered cases.

Provincially, 608 people are in hospital with COVID-19, including 135 who have been admitted into intensive care units.

On mapping that shows vaccination percentages, provided by the provincial government, Red Deer is divided into three regions.

Of the province’s new cases, 54.64 per cent are unvaccinated, 5.84 per cent are partially vaccinated and 39.52 per cent are completely vaccinated.

“Third doses of vaccine are now available to Albertans 70+, First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals 18-plus, some healthcare workers providing direct patient care, and those who have received only viral vector vaccines,” Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

“Vaccines are safe, effective and save lives.

Red Deer now has 234 active cases, which is two more than the 232 in Friday’s update, according to geospatial mapping on the provincial government’s website.

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