Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Alberta News and Information

University of Alberta suspends classes, moves online for rest of term

EDMONTON — The University of Alberta says it is shutting down classes for the rest of the winter term and moving them online. It says the winter session is to end as scheduled April 8.

Mar 14, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

Schools will remain open in Alberta: chief medical officer

Six new individuals tested positive for COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 5:54 PM Read more >

Alberta puts protected COVID-19 leave in place for jobs

Mar 13, 2020 5:39 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 online test will be available tonight

Doctors are now able to bill $20 per call to help combat COVID-19.

Mar 13, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >

How to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone

NEW YORK — You're washing your hands countless times a day to try to ward off the coronavirus. You should also wash that extension of your hand and breeding ground for germs — your phone.

Mar 13, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Talking to kids about virus? Experts say be calm and honest

Mar 13, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

List of Canadian international and domestic sporting events impacted by COVID-19

Mar 12, 2020 9:18 PM Read more >

Cancel large gatherings, Alberta says

Four new cases confirmed, including a child who is expected to make a full recovery

Mar 12, 2020 5:31 PM Read more >

UPDATE: 'Social distancing' ramps up as COVID-19 spreads and economic toll mounts

Mar 12, 2020 4:13 PM Read more >

Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom

Mar 12, 2020 7:15 AM Read more >