No easing of Alberta’s COVID-19 measures Thursday, 678 new COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced 16 additional deaths Thursday. (Photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)
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