- Alberta entered Stage 3 on July 1: Limited restrictions remain.
- Get vaccinated: Everyone 12+ can book first and second doses now.
Need help?
- Financial support may be 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 عربي, 中文, हिंदी, 한국어, فارسی, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, Af-Soomaali, Español, Français, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt and اردو. Or call 811 for help.
Monitor your symptoms
Albertans should monitor their symptoms everyday to help protect others and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Adults over 18 should stay home and get tested if they have any COVID-19 symptom.
- 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 close contacts of COVID-19 cases
- all workers and/or residents at specific outbreak sites
Book a test
If you have symptoms or known exposure to COVID-19, you must stay home and book your test online with 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.
Alberta's testing program
Alberta has one of the highest testing rates in the world. We offer free-of-charge testing to:
- trace the spread of the virus so we can identify steps to limit further spread
- determine how well our public health measures are working
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