A single active case of COVID-19 has been identified within the County of Barrhead, according to the coronavirus status map maintained by the Alberta government.
The map does not specify whether the active case is whether in the Town of Barrhead or the county.
The current case brings the total number of COVID-19 cases to five. It should be noted that the four other cases, which were identified earlier this year, have since recovered.
As of today, Tuesday, Oct. 7 the total number of active cases in Alberta stands at 1,910, 66 of which are in the hospital. Thirteen are in intensive care units. The COVID status map, which is updated every afternoon, includes cases identified the previous day.
The Edmonton zone has the most cases in the province with 1,085. The North Zone, which Barrhead is part of, reports 90 active cases, with five requiring hospitalization.
In neighbouring Westlock County and Woodlands County no active cases are reported. In Lac Ste. Anne County, four active cases are reported. Elsewhere in our readership area, in Athabasca, the provincial map shows no cases.
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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