COVID-19 Updates: State of public health emergency declared.
- Public health restrictions to reduce transmission are now in effect.
- Book your vaccine: All Albertans 5+ can get vaccinated.
- Get the facts: Vaccines are safe and save lives.
Changes to Alberta’s testing program
- Testing for Albertans with symptoms continues to be available at assessment centres.
- Asymptomatic testing is no longer recommended, including for close contacts of COVID-19 cases, as of July 29.
- A wastewater baseline testing program will be launched to provide area trend information and monitor variants of concern. More details will be released in the coming weeks.
Need help?
- Financial support is available if you're unable to work because you are sick, required to isolate, or are caring for someone in isolation.
- Translated resources are available in Af-Soomaali, Arabic, 中文, हिंदी, 한국어, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, Español, Français, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt and Urdu. Or call 811 for help.
Monitor your symptoms
Albertans should monitor their symptoms every day to help protect others and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Adults over 18 should stay home and get tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms.
- Children under 18 should refer to the daily screening checklist for instructions.
Core symptoms
If you have any of these core symptoms, you need to isolate for at least 10 days from the start of your symptoms or until they are gone, whichever is longer, or until you test negative.
Core and other symptoms apply to all COVID-19 strains, including variants.
Adults over 18
- cough
- fever
- shortness of breath
- runny nose
- sore throat
- loss of taste or smell
Children under 18
- cough
- fever
- shortness of breath
- loss of sense of taste or smell
Other symptoms
Adults over 18
Any symptom: Stay home and limit contact with others until symptoms are gone. Testing is recommended.
- Stuffy nose
- Painful swallowing
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle or joint aches
- Feeling unwell or fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or unexplained loss of appetite
- Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye
Children under 18
1 symptom: Stay home for 24 hours, get tested if symptoms don't improve.
2+ symptoms: Get tested and stay home until well or test is negative.
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Painful swallowing
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle or joint aches
- Feeling unwell or fatigue
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or unexplained loss of appetite
- Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye
Monitor your health and call Health Link 811 or your health care provider if you have questions or concerns. Call 911 immediately if experiencing severe symptoms of COVID-19, including difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, feelings of confusion or loss of consciousness.
Get tested
Testing is currently available to:
- any person exhibiting any symptom of COVID-19
- all workers and/or residents at specific outbreak sites
Book a test
If you have symptoms you must stay home and you should book your test online with the AHS assessment tool or call Health Link 811.
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Health care, shelter and enforcement personnel testing
The following online assessment tool and flowchart are available for front-line workers:
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Industry-initiated testing
Guidelines and parameters are available for companies that want to request and pay for testing for their employees, contractors or clients. Public testing is a priority.
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Rapid testing program
Employers and service providers can apply to receive free rapid test kits for use in their organization’s COVID-19 screening program.
Get your results online
Access COVID-19 test results through MyHealth Records - a secure online service that helps keep track of your health information.
Assess your severe illness risk
Some people have a higher risk of experiencing severe health outcomes, including hospitalization, intensive care or death.
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