Latest updates

  • 45 new cases bring the total number of active cases to 532.
  • Cases have been identified in all zones across the province:
    • Calgary zone: 230 active cases and 4,876 recovered
    • South zone: 22 active cases and 1,258 recovered
    • Edmonton zone: 236 active cases and 635 recovered
    • North zone: 36 active cases and 230 recovered
    • Central zone: three active cases and 85 recovered
    • Five active cases and 12 recovered cases in zones to be confirmed
    • Additional information, including case totals, is online.
  • To date, 736 cases have an unknown exposure.
  • So far, labs have performed 402,837 tests on 357,139 Albertans, with 6,537 tests completed in the last 24 hours.
  • There are no new deaths to report.
    • Total number of deaths is 153: 112 in the Calgary zone; 16 in the North zone; 14 in the Edmonton zone; 10 in the South zone; and one in the Central zone.
  • There are 25 active cases and 718 recovered cases at continuing care facilities; 117 facility residents have died.

Note: Updated data is posted online daily. The next situation update will be on June 25.

Stage two of relaunch underway

  • Stage two of Alberta’s relaunch strategy is underway.
  • More businesses, sport and recreation services are open. Some larger gatherings are permitted.
  • Public health guidance must be followed.
  • Stage three depends on success in stage two, determined by: active case numbers, infection rates, health-care system capacity based on numbers in hospital and intensive care.
  • For more information, visit alberta.ca/RelaunchStrategy.
  • The relaunch status map shows the level of risk in regions and information about local health measures. It also shows the rate of COVID-19 cases and the number of active cases.

Serology testing to track the spread

  • Alberta is investing $10 million in voluntary serology testing for targeted groups for past exposure.
  • This will help measure the virus spread among people who never felt sick, or didn’t report it.

Access to justice

Supporting Alberta businesses through relaunch

  • The Alberta Biz Connect web page has health and safety guidelines for general workplaces and specific industry sectors. Businesses are encouraged to check for new and updated guidance documents.
  • A template on the website can help businesses plan how to protect employees and patrons from infection. Completing the template is voluntary.

Albertans downloading tracer app

  • 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 214,650 registered users.
  • Privacy is protected. The app does not track user’s physical location or 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.

Mental health supports

  • 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.

Family violence prevention

  • 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.

Quick facts

  • 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.