Testing is now available to all Albertans, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not.

Latest updates

  • 19 new cases bring the number of total active cases to 344.
  • Cases have been identified in all zones across the province:
    • Calgary zone: 255 active cases and 4,548 recovered
    • South zone: 21 active cases and 1,211 recovered
    • Edmonton zone: 45 active cases and 505 recovered
    • North zone: 22 active cases and 214 recovered
    • Central zone: zero active cases and 97 recovered
    • One active case and 12 recovered cases in zones to be confirmed
    • Additional information, including case totals, is online.
  • To date, 671 cases have an unknown exposure.
  • So far, labs have performed 271,298 tests on 244,780 Albertans, with 4,997 tests completed in the last 24 hours.
  • Deaths total 145: 106 in the Calgary zone; 16 in the North zone; 13 in the Edmonton zone; nine in the South zone; and one in the Central zone.
  • There are 40 active cases and 688 recovered cases at continuing care facilities; 111 facility residents have died.

Accessible options for COVID-19 support

  • Anyone with a disability that makes it difficult to be tested should call 811 or ask someone they trust to help them complete the online self-assessment.
  • An online guide on COVID-19 may also help people with cognitive challenges.

Help keep seniors safe

  • Albertans are encouraged to reach out to seniors in their community and offer to run errands, provide companionship and support them in whatever way possible.
  • People can share their experiences with supporting seniors through #AlbertaCares.

Supporting Alberta businesses through relaunch

  • The Alberta Biz Connect web page has health and safety guidelines for general workplaces, and sector-specific guidelines for those able to open in stage one of relaunch. Businesses are encouraged to check for new and updated guidance documents.
  • Businesses and locations can access a template on that web page to help them plan how to protect employees and patrons from infection. Completing the template is voluntary.

Next updates

  • The next media availability with the chief medical officer of health will be held on June 5.
  • Situation reports continue to be distributed daily.

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 does not track the user’s physical location and does not use GPS. Protecting privacy is paramount; 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.
  • The app currently has 198,157 registered users.

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 is available at 310-1818 to get 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.
  • The requirement that people fleeing family violence apply in-person for an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is temporarily suspended; provincial courts can now hear applications for EPOs via telecommunication.
  • Information sheets and other resources on family violence prevention are available 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.