Active infections approach 6,000 as Alberta identifies 678 new COVID-19 cases

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    Alberta reports another 678 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, making it the highest single-day case count seen in months.

    CALGARY — Active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta continue to climb as the province reported its highest daily case count in nearly three months.

    There were 678 new infections identified on Wednesday after 9,215 tests were completed — a positivity rate of around 7.4 per cent.

    Active infections in the province have now risen to 5,933.

    Calgary continues to lead the way when it comes to COVID-19 cases, with 1,522 active infections.

    Edmonton has the second most with 1,251.

    Hospitalizations increased from Tuesday’s report — with 184 people now in hospital — 48 of which are in the ICU.

    Two additional deaths were reported Wednesday.


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    To date, nearly 5.46 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Alberta.

    Seventy-seven per cent of the eligible population have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 68.2 per cent are fully vaccinated.

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