The Good Samaritan Southgate Care Centre was reporting 23 deaths as of Saturday, according to their website. With the latest number of deaths, GSS now has the deadliest outbreak in Alberta, surpassing the 21 deaths reported at Calgary's Extendicare Hillcrest last month. Alberta Health has not confirmed those numbers, although GSS website states that their numbers can be slightly different because they are notified immediately while Alberta Health relies on the provincial reporting database. In an email, Tom McMillan, assistant director of communications for Alberta Health, said GSS is posting accurate totals. AHS will work with the centre to provide oversight and leadership and ensure that all processes and procedures are up to standard, including securing necessary staff, he said.

Source: CBC News August 02, 2020 20:30 UTC