What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, July 13 – CBC

Province to announce COVID-19 numbers from the weekend on Monday

Jul 13, 2020

The latest:

  • No new COVID-19 case numbers were released by the province over the weekend. New numbers for Saturday and Sunday will be included in Monday’s update.
  • Alberta Health reported 77 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 592. That’s the highest single-day rise since May.
  • No new deaths were reported Friday.
  • A packed weekend at Sylvan Lake sparked COVID-19 concerns from residents and politicians, as pictures of the scene generated critical comments on social media.
  • Alberta universities plan to do away with dormitory residences in favour of apartment-style housing during COVID-19 pandemic, but it’ll cost the students plenty.
  • Fort McKay First Nation Chief Mel Grandjamb says masks are now mandatory after the northern Alberta community learned of its first case of COVID-19.
  • Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is considering bringing a draft bylaw to make masks mandatory in certain situations.
  • The NHL is officially back, and Edmonton will serve as a hub city.
  • The City of Calgary reopened four aquatic and fitness centres on Friday: Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Glenmore Aquatic Centre and Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/what-you-need-to-know-alberta-july-13-1.5647244

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