The Government of Alberta has enacted a $7.7 billion comprehensive response to protect the safety, security and economic interests of Albertans amidst the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

A number of actions have been taken over the past week to contain the outbreak and provide Albertans with the services they need.

Provincial response to COVID-19 outbreak, March 23-28:

Health and emergency management

• New approach to COVID-19 testing that prioritizes groups at the highest risk of local exposure and

Seventy-nine additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 621. Aggressive public health measures continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Latest updates

Cases have been identified in all zones across the province:

    • 378 cases in the Calgary zone

    • 139 cases in the Edmonton zone

    • 48 cases in the Central zone

    • 43 cases in the North zone

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As our efforts to address the public health emergency continue, I want to thank seniors‑serving and housing partners for taking special care to look out for the Albertans we serve.

We know individuals over 60 years of age and those with pre-existing health conditions are most at risk of severe symptoms from COVID‑19. Our government is doing everything it can to prevent the spread and protect the most vulnerable.

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The Town of Three Hills is actively monitoring the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and is taking measures to assist residents, businesses, taxpayers and local utility users who may be experiencing financial hardships during this challenging time.

At a Special Meeting of Council held on March 27, 2020, Council unanimously approved the following:

1. All Residential and Commercial utility customers within the corporate boundary of the Town of Three Hills shall have the option of a 90-day deferral period