Alberta reported 1,100 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours. In a modified update because of the Christmas break, Dr. Deena Hinshaw tweeted Thursday that hospitalizations were "increasing" however the number of patients in intensive care was "stable." The new cases represent a seven per cent positivity rate in the province, Hinshaw wrote. The province conducted 15,600 laboratory tests over the past 24 hours. The next update will be Dec. 26 while the next in-person media availability will be Monday, Dec. 28.

Source: CBC News December 24, 2020 18:14 UTC