Update 102: COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta (July 16 at 6 p.m.)

Latest updates

120 additional cases have been identified in the last 24 hours and the total number of active cases is now 807.
Cases have been identified in all zones across the province:
- Calgary zone: 362 active cases and 5,272 recovered
- South zone: 90 active cases and 1,361 recovered
- Edmonton zone: 217 active cases and 1,072 recovered
- North zone: 55 active cases and 328 recovered
- Central zone: 75 active cases and 92 recovered
- Eight active cases and 17 recovered cases in zones to be confirmed
- Additional information, including case totals, is online.
To date, 1,051 cases have an unknown exposure.
So far, labs have performed 560,493 tests on 481,161 Albertans, with 8,211 tests completed in the last 24 hours.
There are two new deaths to report.
- Total number of deaths is 165: 112 in the Calgary zone; 22 in the Edmonton zone; 17 in the North zone; 13 in the South zone; and one in the Central zone.
There are 39 active cases and 758 recovered cases at continuing care facilities; 119 facility residents have died.

Daily case numbers are now updated every weekday and paused on holidays and weekends.
Weekend and holiday case numbers are reported the next available business day.
Daily breakdowns of the data will continue to keep Albertans fully informed. Government will alert Albertans if urgent developments occur on a weekend.

Good hygiene is the most important measure to prevent respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
- Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your face, cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve, and dispose of tissues appropriately.
Albertans are asked to share acts of kindness they have experienced in their community during this difficult time by using the hashtag #AlbertaCares.
The Alberta Connects Contact Centre (310-4455) is available to Albertans Monday to Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.