There are now three students who have tested positive for COVID-19 at a summer school hosted by the Calgary Catholic School District, Alberta Health has confirmed. New data from Alberta Health reveals just how long those sick with the COVID-19 are staying in hospital. What you need to know today in Alberta:Central Alberta has seen a surge of COVID-19 cases over the past month, increasing from just four active cases in early July to 252 as of Friday. Tom McMillan, a spokesperson with Alberta Health, said the cases are largely linked to known contacts and gatherings, and officials are watching the situation closely. You can find Alberta Health Services' latest coronavirus updates here.

Source: CBC News August 02, 2020 15:11 UTC