Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says outdoor gatherings are permitted for those in continuing care facilities as well.

 “Facility operators are now permitted to use outdoor designated spaces on site for outdoor visits with a maximum of five people including the resident,” said Hinshaw adding “If residents are able to go off-site they can participate in a social gathering outside with up to nine people.”

She says residents and visitors should follow social distancing rules, wear a mask, and stay home if they are ill.  

Dr. Hinshaw also noted that the province is putting together sector specific data in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a bit more information as to what industries have contributed to COVID-19 spread.

“We are working to put together a summary of the sector specific data that we have from all of our follow-up post relaunch. We will be making that available when it is complete in the coming weeks,” said Hinshaw.

 

January 20th new case numbers:

  • 669 new cases of the virus for January 19th
  • 10,565 active cases in Alberta
  • 744 people are hospitalized
  • 124 people admitted to ICUs
  • 21 new deaths reported in the last 24 hours
  • 1,484 total deaths from the virus

Active case numbers in the Central Alberta area:

  • 21 active cases in the City of Lacombe
  • 21 active cases in the County of Lacombe
  • 166 active cases in the City of Red Deer
  • 40 active cases in the County of Red Deer
  • 324 active cases in the County of Ponoka
  • 25 active cases in the Town of Sylvan Lake
  • 6 active cases in the County of Stettler
  • 19 active cases in the County of Mountain View

**Not all cases in the Central Zone have been included.