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Alberta reports 40 new COVID cases as more services prepare to open

COVID-19

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19.

The province says there have been no new deaths, but autopsies show that two fatalities previously listed were not caused by the illness.

The death toll stands at 149.

There are currently 379 active cases out of a total of 7,316.

  • Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 
    • Calgary zone: 204 active cases and 4,724 recovered
    • South zone: 20 active cases and 1,240 recovered
    • Edmonton zone: 140 active cases and 509 recovered
    • North zone: 12 active cases and 218 recovered
    • Central zone: two active cases and 86 recovered
    • One active case and 11 recovered cases in zones to be confirmed
    • Additional information, including case totals, is online.

Just over 317,000 tests have been completed.

The government has said that because of low case numbers, more businesses and services are being allowed to open starting Friday, including casinos, churches, pools, arenas, libraries and movie theatres.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 11, 2020

The Canadian Press

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