Doctor Deena Hinshaw is set to do the first 2021 in-person, non-modified COVID-19 update for the province tomorrow (January 5, 2020)

Today, January 4, the number of active cases in Alberta sits at 13,839. Of these cases, 905 are in hospital with 136 in ICU. 

The number of new cases over the holidays:

  • December 30: 1,226
  • December 31: 1,361
  • January 1: 933
  • January 2: 459
  • January 3: 1,128

There have been 1,142 COVID-19 related deaths to date. Over 90,500 Albertans have recovered from the virus.

Minister of Health Tyler Shandro gave a statement today regarding a healthcare worker passing away from COVID-19, the first one in the province.

"I’m deeply saddened to hear that an Alberta health-care worker has passed away as a result of COVID-19. I want to extend my condolences to this person’s family, friends, loved ones, and colleagues at this difficult time. Health-care workers are doing all they can to protect the people they care for, their co-workers, and themselves. The dedication and remarkable commitment I’ve witnessed from health-care workers throughout the pandemic has never wavered – you have stepped up for this province in a time of need. The tragedy of this loss will be felt across the system, and by those who were cared for by this individual and their co-workers. Their service will not be forgotten.”