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While anyone can fall ill, older people and those who have underlying conditions like diabetes or heart disease are more at risk of becoming severely sick.
“Albertans have faced COVID-19 as they do any other obstacle — head-on, with grit and determination. Our government will continue providing unprecedented support for vulnerable groups, but we need everyone to act responsibly and encourage others to do the same. Simple actions save lives, so let’s all keep doing our part,” Premier Jason Kenney said in a Saturday news release.
Health Minister Tyler Shandro said COVID-19 is still a risk in Alberta, and the province is putting supports in place to protect vulnerable people, like those living in long-term care facilities.
Health Canada has confirmed 102,794 cases of the disease and 8,508 people have died across the country as of Saturday. Globally, the World Health Organization has reported 491,128 deaths and 9,653,048 confirmed cases.
