COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths connected to the disease on Sunday.The deaths were a man in his 60s in the Edmonton zone, a woman in her 80s in the Calgary zone and a woman in her 70s in the North zone.

All three cases included comorbidities, according to Alberta Health.As of Sunday, the province had 7,698 active cases, 136,659 recoveries and 1,983 deaths since the start of the pandemic.The Calgary zone had 3,565 active cases, the Edmonton zone had 1,734, the North zone had 855, the South zone had 815, the Central zone had 700 and 29 cases were in unknown zones.The province said 277 people were hospitalized due to COVID as of Sunday, with 63 of them in ICU.The 644 new cases came from 11,953 tests, resulting in a provincial.

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Philly woman frustrated waiting for PPA to help pay for damaged vehicle

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Ambassador Bridge Closed to Canada-bound trucks

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Thousands sign petition after U of T gives students “hell money” for Lunar New Year

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

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COVID-19: What’s behind Calgary’s recent rise in active cases?

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COVID-19 vaccine earlier this month soon after the province started offering the limited doses to Albertans in the age group of 60 to 64 years old.While the couple is feeling relieved and lucky, they are also anxious about the long wait until July before they can get their second dose. AstraZeneca vaccine can now be used on seniors in Canada, NACI says “It is concerning.

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Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

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Calgary scientist who studied COVID-19 survives virus, inspiring others

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‘We understand the frustration’: Alberta health minister’s response to businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro says he understands the frustration of business owners and other citizens that continue to be affected by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Will Alberta further ease COVID-19 restrictions on Monday?

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Alberta reports 555 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths on Sunday

COVID-19 cases and two more deaths from the disease on Sunday.The province said 282 people were in hospital, with 47 of those individuals in intensive care.The province now has 5,971 active cases, 134,000 recoveries and 1,963 deaths.As of Sunday, the Calgary zone has 2,465 active cases, the Edmonton zone has 1,374, the North zone has 778, the South zone has 762 and the Central zone has 575.

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Alberta reports 556 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths on Saturday

Alberta hospitality industry requests inclusion in next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations The 556 new cases came from 9,979 tests, resulting in a provincial positivity rate of 5.2 per cent, according to Alberta Health.As of March 19, Alberta Health confirmed 99 new cases of the B.1.1.7 (U.K.) variant. There were no new B.1.351 (South African) or P.1 (Brazilian) variant cases confirmed over the previous 24 hours.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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