Update 88: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (June 10 at 4 p.m.)

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47 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 371.
Cases have been identified in all zones across the province:
- Calgary zone: 203 active cases and 4,702 recovered
- South zone: 19 active cases and 1,239 recovered
- Edmonton zone: 134 active cases and 498 recovered
- North zone: 14 active cases and 217 recovered
- Central zone: zero active cases and 86 recovered
- One active case and 12 recovered cases in zones to be confirmed
- Additional information, including case totals, is online.
To date, 585 cases have an unknown exposure.
So far, labs have performed 310,271 tests on 278,556 Albertans, with 6,582 tests completed in the last 24 hours.
There are no new deaths to report. Deaths total 151: 111 in the Calgary zone; 16 in the North zone; 13 in the Edmonton zone; 10 in the South zone; and one in the Central zone.
There are 27 active cases and 692 recovered cases at continuing care facilities; 116 facility residents have died.

Low active COVID-19 cases means stage two of Alberta’s relaunch strategy will safely begin on June 12.
More businesses, sport and recreation services can open. Some larger gatherings will be permitted.
Public health guidances must be followed.
Stage three depends on success in stage two. Factors are: active cases, infection rates, health-care system capacity, cases in hospital and intensive care.
For more information, visit alberta.ca/RelaunchStrategy.

A comprehensive re-entry plan for the upcoming school year allows schools and parents to prepare for learning while putting students and staff safety first.
The plan offers guidance on a wide range of operational issues including hygiene and health requirements, student learning, transportation and diploma exams. It also addresses mental health and psychological supports for students and staff.
For more information, read the news release.

As of June 15, pharmacists can begin to give out larger quantities again, up to a 100-day supply.
Pharmacists should use their professional judgment and dispense a 30-day supply when necessary for specific drugs that still have shortages or supply chain issues.
Government, industry, pharmacy organizations, and other health sector partners continue to monitor supply levels. If there is evidence that there isn’t enough supply, or that drugs are being stockpiled, government could re-introduce limits.

Albertans can get four free non-medical masks per person at any Alberta A&W, McDonald’s Canada and Tim Hortons drive-thru while supplies last, no purchase necessary.
Masks are at drive-thrus only. Those who can’t get to a drive-thru can check other options here.

The Alberta Biz Connect web page has health and safety guidelines for general workplaces, and sector-specific guidelines. As we near the next stage of relaunch, businesses are encouraged to continue to check for new and updated guidance documents.

A template on the Biz Connect website can help businesses plan how to protect employees and patrons from infection. Completing the template is voluntary.

The next media availability with the chief medical officer of health will be held on June 12.

The ABTraceTogether app enhances manual contact tracing and capacity, and facilitates early detection. It means Albertans will be contacted more quickly if they are at risk.
Use of the app is voluntary; users must opt in. The app currently has 203,304 registered users.
Protecting privacy is paramount. The app does not track the user’s physical location and does not use GPS. All contact data is only on the user’s phone and is deleted after 21 days.
Secure contact tracing is a cornerstone of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy. More information and links to download the app are online.

Confidential supports are available to help with mental health concerns. The Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 and the Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322 operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Canadian Mental Health Association has resources at mentalhealthweek.ca.
The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 and offers professional counselling, information and referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people by texting CONNECT to 686868.
Online resources provide advice on handling stressful situations and ways to talk with children.

A 24-hour Family Violence Information Line at 310-1818 provides anonymous help in more than 170 languages.
Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence is available at 1-866-403-8000, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
People fleeing family violence can call local police or the nearest RCMP detachment to apply for an Emergency Protection Order. The requirement for in-person applications is temporarily suspended.
Information sheets and other resources on family violence prevention are at alberta.ca/COVID19.

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.