Grande Prairie records 13 new COVID-19 cases, 11 recoveries
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases and 11 recoveries for March 2. There are 116 active cases in the city.
In the County of Grande Prairie, there were 18 recoveries and no new cases identified over the last 24 hours. There are 138 active cases in the county.
Over the last 24 hours. Alberta added 539 new cases from 2,846 tests, resulting in a test positivity rate of 18.9 per cent. There are currently 7,945 active cases in the province.
Provincial officials say with the rollout of rapid tests to most households, the actual number of new COVID-19 infections in the province is likely higher than what is being reported.