82 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Alberta as death toll hits 44

Alberta Health confirmed Sunday that there are 82 new COVID-19 cases in the province, bringing the total number to 1,651.

Officials said there are 44 people in hospital, 14 of whom are in intensive care.

Community transmission stands at 237 cases, the province said.

Case breakdown:

  • 1,046 cases in Calgary zone
  • 395 cases in Edmonton zone
  • 103 cases in North zone
  • 72 cases in Central zone
  • 31 cases in South zone
  • four cases in yet-to-be-confirmed zones

Deaths

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Four Albertans have died since the last report, increasing the death toll to 44, according to the province.

The province said it will match donations up to $2 million to Alberta-based charities with COVID-19 fundraising campaigns, as announced on Sunday.

Premier Jason Kenney announced Saturday that the province will be sending N95 and procedural masks, nitrile gloves, goggles and ventilators to Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

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