Health officials are keeping a very close eye on hospital capacity as Alberta's COVID-19 cases continue to surge, driving hospitalization numbers to a new high. Hospitalization numbers for COVID-19 are now the highest they've been since the start of the pandemic. Hospitalization numbers manageable for nowDoctors are tracking the number of hospitalizations closely as well. Key triggersDespite the recent spikes, Alberta's hospitalization rates have not yet met thresholds that would trigger further mandatory restrictions. According to Hinshaw, Alberta's hospitalization rate has increased 3.8 per cent over that period.

Source: CBC News October 14, 2020 22:12 UTC