By Shane Clausing

covid-19

Two new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in North Zone

Mar 17, 2020 | 5:07 PM

Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced Tuesday afternoon 23 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing the provincial total to 97.

“Over the last 24 hours, we have confirmed 23 new cases of COVID-19. The provincial total is 97. Currently, five cases are hospitalized, all other confirmed cases are self-isolating at home and expected to make a full recovery,” said Hinshaw.

Two of those newly confirmed cases are in the North Zone, bringing the total to three.

Dr. Hinshaw could not give specifics on where in the North Zone the cases were located, she mentioned that a province-wide map will be available on the Government of Alberta website within 24 hours. It will show the cases by the local geographic area.

Dr. Hinshaw also spoke about the state of public emergency implemented by Premier Jason Kenney Tuesday.

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