Calgary woman in her 80s Alberta records second death from COVID-19 Mar 24, 2020 3:31 PM

Alberta has recorded its second death as a result of COVID-19.

The latest fatality was a Calgary woman in her 80s who was a resident of a long-term care facility in Calgary. A staff member and two other residents at the facility have tested positive for COVID-19 and 11 others are showing symptoms.

“Although most people who become ill with COVID will experience only mild symptoms, it can make others very sick,” said Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health. “This is why we have taken the extreme measures we have and why I can’t emphasize enough the importance for all Albertans to follow all public health guidance.”

Additional measures have been taken in long-term care and continuing care facilities. These include restricting access to only essential visitors, and they must undergo health screening prior to entering. Further measures are being looked at to further limit the risks for residents.