With evidence suggesting that ethnicity is one of the risk factors for COVID-19, some human-rights advocates want the Alberta government to collect race-correlated data on infections. Last week, the Alberta government announced that masks will be mandatory for all school staff and most Alberta students when they return to school in September. Students from Grades 4 through 12 will be required to wear masks in all public spaces and can choose to wear them while seated in the class. This map provides an overview of how COVID-19 has impacted the province of Alberta as of August 12, 2020. You can find Alberta Health Services' latest coronavirus updates here.

Source: CBC News August 12, 2020 15:39 UTC