COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms, testing options and eligibility.
Monitor your symptoms every day to help protect others and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Core and other symptoms apply to all COVID-19 strains and variants.
If you have any of these core symptoms, you are legally required to isolate. If you test negative, you should still stay home and away from others until symptoms resolve.
Any symptom: Stay home and limit contact with others until symptoms are gone. Testing is recommended.
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.
If you have mild symptoms, follow advice on how to care for yourself and others at home. Do not visit an emergency department for a PCR test. Most people with mild illness do not need a test or a conversation with their doctor.
If you have severe symptoms, call 911 immediately if you experience difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, feelings of confusion, or loss of consciousness.
If you're unsure when to seek medical attention, use the Alberta Medical Association assessment tool or call Health Link 811 for advice.
Free PCR testing through AHS Assessment Centres is only available to people at risk of severe illness or work in high risk settings.
Health care workers and workers in specific high risk settings listed here are eligible for PCR testing:
*You are considered a healthcare worker if you work in the following settings:
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.
Access COVID-19 test results through MyHealth Records - a secure online service that helps keep track of your health information.
Some people have a higher risk of experiencing severe health outcomes, including hospitalization, intensive care or death.
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