More signs Alberta is passing latest COVID wave, says health minister
EDMONTON, AB – According to Alberta’s health minister, there are more signs that the province is moving past the BA.2 wave.
Jason Copping said the average PCR test positivity rate over the past six days is about 20%, down from 23% last week and 25.9% the week before. He said that means there is less viral transmission in the province.
Wastewater data is showing the same thing, he said, noting the levels in most centres are declining or fluctuating at levels well below the BA.1 levels.
“I’m also pleased to report that the total number of admitted patients in our hospitals with COVID dropped slightly again over the past week, and the number in ICU was flat as it has been for several weeks,” Copping said.