Alberta reported 920 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday and four additional deaths from the disease. The province reported its highest test-positivity rate since early May, 12.42 per cent, as labs completed 7,487 tests for COVID-19. There are now 11,660 active cases in Alberta, here's how they break down regionally:Edmonton zone: 3,660Calgary zone: 3,176North zone: 2,191Central zone: 1,385South zone: 1,214Unknown: 34Of the 11,660 active cases, 9,535 have been identified as coronavirus variants of concern. With four additional deaths reported Tuesday, the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Alberta is now 2,375. "And again, I have complete confidence in our chief medical officer of health that she'll continue to provide the appropriate updates at the appropriate time."

Source: CBC News August 31, 2021 22:11 UTC