COVID 19 - Updates & News
Stay up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 updates and news from official government-verified sources provided by the provincial government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and the World Health Organization (WHO). These trusted sources provide accurate information and guidelines on COVID-19, including vaccination information, testing sites, and resources available in different languages. To access these resources, you can visit the websites of the provincial government of Alberta, Alberta Health Services, and WHO. Staying informed is essential in the fight against COVID-19, and these sources can help you access the most reliable information available.
The updated news about
Covid-19 cases in Alberta
About: Alberta is learning to live with COVID-19 while protecting the health care system and increasing vaccination rates. All remaining mandatory public health restrictions were lifted on June 14 as the Omicron BA.2 wave subsides and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline.
Vaccines and records in Alberta
About: All Albertans 6 months+ can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Bivalent vaccine boosters for everyone 5 years+ are available now.
Book your free vaccination. It's safe and easy.
COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to protect you from getting severely sick from COVID-19 infection. All vaccines are safe, effective and save lives.
Everyone 6 months+ can get vaccinated.
Bivalent booster doses for people 5 years+ available now.
Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech original (monovalent) vaccines are no longer offered as booster doses.
Book with an AHS clinic or pharmacy online, call 811, or visit a walk-in clinic.
Public health actions in Alberta
About: All COVID-19 public health measures have been lifted.
All mandatory public health restrictions were lifted on June 14 as the Omicron BA.2 wave subsides and COVID-19 hospitalizations continues to decline.
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Work is underway to prepare for the fall and winter respiratory virus season.
This includes maintaining surveillance and testing programs and preparing to expand acute care capacity for short-term surges.
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Vaccines are fundamental to Alberta's ability to live with COVID-19. Albertans are encouraged to get every vaccine dose they are eligible for.
How to get tested and eligibility
About: Learn more about COVID-19 symptoms, testing options and eligibility.
Changes to Alberta’s testing program
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Free PCR testing is available only for those who have clinical risk factors for severe outcomes and those who live and work in high-risk settings. Starting July 18, some eligible people will need a referral from a health care provider. Some testing locations will change.
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Free rapid antigen test kits are available for at-home use.
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Wastewater monitoring is used to provide a broad picture of infection levels in a community.
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Isolation is recommended for Albertans with most common COVID-19 symptoms. Employers should not ask for proof of a PCR or rapid test in order to receive time off of work.
The isolation recommendations
About: Isolation and quarantine recommendations have been simplified as of July 1, 2022, to be more consistent for all Albertans.
People who have symptoms and/or tested positive, should:
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isolate at home for 5 days from the start of symptoms
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wear a mask for the next 5 days while in indoor spaces with other people
Why this is recommended
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Isolation helps prevent the spread by reducing the number of people you could infect by staying home and avoiding others.
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Quarantine limits potential spread from people who have been exposed to COVID-19 but have not yet developed symptoms or tested positive.
All Covid and updated News in the world
About: COVID-19 is a global pandemic that has led to millions of cases and deaths. Vaccines have been developed, but new variants are emerging. Basic public health measures and getting vaccinated are still important.
Some countries have controlled the outbreak, while others are still struggling. The pandemic highlights the need for coordinated international efforts to address public health crises.
Translated resources about Covid-19
About: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Indigenous communities in Alberta faced unique challenges in accessing accurate information and resources in their primary languages. To address this issue, Alberta Health Services has gathered COVID-19 resources in Indigenous languages spoken by communities in the province.
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The following Indigenous languages are included in the translated resources provided by Alberta Health Services:
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Iska I’abi (Alexis Nakota Stoney)
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Niitsipowahssin (Blackfoot)
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Nêhiyawêwin (Cree)
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Tsaat’ine tthadeh (Dene)
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Îethka (Stoney-Nakoda)
These translated resources cover essential information on COVID-19, including symptoms, testing, self-care, and guidelines for caring for someone with COVID-19 at home. Access to these resources is vital for Indigenous individuals who may not have access to information in their primary language.
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By providing COVID-19 resources in Indigenous languages, Alberta Health Services is taking a significant step forward in promoting health equity and ensuring that everyone has access to accurate information during the pandemic. These resources are available on their website and are regularly updated to reflect the most current information on COVID-19.