What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, June 1
Federal government to fast-track $2.2B to help municipalities
The latest:
- Alberta reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, nearly double the number of new cases reported Sunday, bringing the total active cases to 400.
- Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, said the increase is a reminder that the pandemic is not over and that precautionary measures will be with us for some time.
- Two household gatherings in Edmonton are linked to at least 10 cases, which prompted a reminder from Hinshaw that people should not be sharing food or utensils and that it's best to hold gatherings outdoors where distancing can be easily maintained.
- More than 1,000 Calgarians took to the streets to protest anti-black racism and police violence. Hinshaw said it's important that those exercising their democratic right to protest still maintain a two-metre distance from each other and wear masks.
- Provincial campgrounds reopen today, but COVID-19 restrictions will keep half the sites closed.
- There are 53 people in hospital, six of whom are in intensive care. No additional deaths were reported Monday, leaving the total deaths at 143.
- Monday marks the start of Seniors' Week in Alberta, and Hinshaw said it's more important than ever to support seniors who are especially vulnerable during the pandemic. Of Alberta's 143 deaths, 138 have been people over 60.
- Several hard-hit countries are beginning to ease restrictions put in place to tackle the novel coronavirus, which has infected more than 6.1 million people worldwide.
What you need to know today in Alberta:
Campgrounds in Alberta's national parks will remain closed until at least June 21, but provincial campgrounds will open at half capacity starting today.
The Alberta government is distributing 20 million masks to help limit the spread of COVID-19. They will be available for pick up via the drive-thrus of A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons.
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There have been 143 deaths due to COVID-19 in the province. No new deaths were reported Monday.
More than 263,000 tests have been completed.
There are now no active cases in the province's central health zone.
Most of the active COVID-19 cases are still found in the Calgary zone. Here's a regional breakdown of cases:
- Calgary zone: 309 active, 4,483 recovered.
- South zone: 28 active, 1,202 recovered.
- Edmonton zone: 44 active, 497 recovered.
- North zone: 17 active, 213 recovered.
- Central zone: 0 active, 97 recovered.
- Unknown zone: 2 active, 9 recovered.
What you need to know today in Canada:
The federal government is accelerating infrastructure cash to help struggling municipalities taking a financial hit from COVID-19.
An Alberta woman is scared for her life in Peru as the death toll rises and the health-care system collapses around her.
A mortgage expert says people who have to sell their homes and have fixed-rate mortgages are being hit hard because of how financial institutions calculate penalties.
The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees along with Own the Podium unveiled a $5-million investment in a phased return to high-performance sport in a joint statement Monday as much of the sports world remains on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Canada, as of 8 a.m. ET Monday, there were 90,947 confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases, with 48,892 of those cases considered recovered or resolved.
A CBC News tally of deaths based on provincial data, regional information and CBC's reporting stood at 7,358.
Self-assessment and supports:
Alberta Health Services has an online self-assessment tool that you can use to determine if you have symptoms of COVID-19.
The province says Albertans who have returned to Canada from other countries must self-isolate. Unless your situation is critical and requires a call to 911, Albertans are advised to call Health Link at 811 before visiting a physician, hospital or other health-care facility.
If you have symptoms, even mild, you are to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms.
You can find Alberta Health Services' latest coronavirus updates here.
The province also operates a confidential mental health support line at 1-877-303-2642 and addiction help line at 1-866-332-2322, available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Online resources are available for advice on handling stressful situations and ways to talk with children.
There is a 24-hour family violence information line at 310-1818 to get anonymous help in more than 170 languages, and Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence is available at 1-866-403-8000, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.