Alberta identifies 619 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths – Ponoka News

The government of Alberta identified 619 new cases Friday — the positivity rate was 21.5 per cent on testing conducted Thursday. Provincially, there are 1,494 people currently in hospital with COVID-19, including 116 who have been admitted into intensive care units. COVID-19 is the primary cause of admission or a contributing cause in 68.4 per […]

Unvaxxed students face unwelcome reality when considering travel – Ponoka News

While the U.S. Young students face different protocols. Anyone younger than 12 who has travelled with fully immunized parents, guardians or tutors is exempt from doing a full quarantine upon return — but that doesn’t mean they can show up to a child-care facility or classroom right away. They can, however, accompany parents to grocery […]

Alberta identifies 1300 COVID-19 cases over weekend – Ponoka 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 […]