Alberta identifies 1,597 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate of 11.4%
Posted May 10, 2021 4:02 pm.
Last Updated May 10, 2021 7:45 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Alberta has identified 1,597 new cases of COVID-19 on nearly 14,000 tests, giving the province a positivity rate of 11.4 per cent over the last day.
There are currently 25,438 active cases of the virus in Alberta.
NEW:
– 1597 new COVID cases in Alberta on 13980 tests (11.4%+)
– 690 in hospital (+22), 158 in ICU (+3)
– 7 new deaths
– 25,438 (+241) pic.twitter.com/WBHWt0MSRI— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) May 10, 2021
There are now 690 people in hospital, a 22 person increase from the day prior, with 158 now in the ICU.
An additional seven deaths were reported on Monday.
As for the regional breakdown of COVID-19 cases, Lac La Biche County continues to hold its spot at the top of the list for active cases per 100,000 people.
Lac La Biche County health zone jumps up to 2040 cases/100k, leading Alberta per capita.
Fort McMurray now with its own designation sits second, followed by Wood Buffalo.
Calgary now up to 678.4 cases/100k.
Edmontonn at 416.1#yeg #yyc #ableg #covid19ab pic.twitter.com/DIcXf8z7of
— Courtney Theriault (@cspotweet) May 10, 2021
As for Alberta’s vaccine numbers, an additional 27,918 doses were administered over the last day.
This comes as the province opened up vaccine eligibility to those 12 years of age and older, and the younger generation delivered.
As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Premier Jason Kenney said 48,000 Albertans had already signed up for their appointment, with that number expected to significantly increase as the day goes on.
