Courtesy of Alberta Health

By Shaun Penner

COVID-19 Update: August 12

45 new cases of COVID-19, 13 recoveries recorded in Grande Prairie

Aug 12, 2021 | 4:27 PM

The City of Grande Prairie recorded 45 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday, August 11, along with 13 recoveries. That brings the total number of active cases in the Swan City to 259.

In the County of Grande Prairie, active cases grew by five from 49 to 54.

Across Alberta, there were 550 new cases identified on 8,585 tests, resulting in a 6.4 per cent test positivity rate. There are currently 4,101 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.

Active case totals, as of August 11, among Peace Region municipalities are as follows:

• City of Grande Prairie: 259 active (+32)
• County of Grande Prairie: 54 active (+5)
• MD of Greenview: seven active (+1)
• MD of Spirit River: four active (-)
• Saddle Hills County: one active (+1)
• MD of Peace: 18 active (+1)
• MD of Fairview: three active (-1)
• MD of Smoky River: seven active (+1)
• Big Lakes County: eight active (+2)
• County of Northern Lights: three active (+1)
• Mackenzie County: 15 active (-)
  

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