For almost three weeks, COVID-19 hospitalizations have been declining in Alberta.
The figures, launched weekly by Alberta Well being, have been up to date Wednesday. On January 23, there have been 778 folks within the hospital with COVID-19; 29 of them have been in intensive care.
The week earlier than, there have been 856 folks in hospital, together with 29 in ICU.
The latest peak was January 4, with 919 hospitalizations.
COVID-19 hospitalizations embrace individuals who come to the hospital with a major or contributing reason for the coronavirus — for instance, displaying COVID-like signs — and others who check constructive for COVID-19 as soon as within the hospital.
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As of Jan. 23, Alberta Well being mentioned 5,465 complete deaths have been attributed to COVID-19.
Nonetheless, final week there have been 5,470 complete deaths.
International Information reached out to Alberta Well being for clarification on the decrease quantity.
Final week, the province’s pandemic demise toll rose by 27 as extra Albertans attributed their deaths to COVID.
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