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“Early in the outbreak at the Misericordia, we took significant measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers,” Dr. David Zygun, medical director, AHS Edmonton Zone, said in a release.
“With an abundance of caution, and nearly a month without a new case linked to the initial outbreak, we are confident the site is ready to begin accepting incoming patients to a safe environment of care.”
Also Friday, health officials reported 84 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta and one new death.
Since the pandemic began in March, there have been a total of 12,053 cases and 221 deaths in the province.
There are 1,036 active cases in Alberta, as well as 48 people in hospital and 13 in intensive care.
