BARRHEAD-Over the weekend, the number of reported active COVID cases in the County of Barrhead has increased to eight. This is according to the coronavirus status map maintained by the Alberta government. Going into the weekend, the map identified four active cases.
The map does not specify whether the active cases are in the Town of Barrhead or the County of Barrhead.
These cases bring the total number of COVID-19 cases identified in the Barrhead region to 12. It should be noted that the four other cases, which were identified earlier this year, have since recovered.
As of today, Monday, Oct. 19, the total number of active cases in Alberta stands at 3,138, 117 of which are in the hospital. Eighteen are in intensive care.
The Edmonton zone has the most cases in the province with 1,604. The North Zone, which Barrhead is part of, reports 180 active cases, with five requiring hospitalization. Two are in intensive care.
In neighbouring Westlock Count, five cases are reported, Woodlands County reports no active cases and four cases are reported in Lac Ste. Anne County. Elsewhere in our readership area, in Athabasca, the provincial map shows one active case.
If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or have been tested positive, you are legally required to stay home for 10 days provided you do not have a pre-existing health condition that would cause these symptoms. These include a cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat.
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