Alberta's COVID-19 deaths have just hit a harsh milestone.

As of Oct. 20, the total death count jumped above 3,000 to 3,006.

Current active case are at 10,824 with 928 in hospital and 203 in intensive care.

For those eligible for the vaccine, the rate for the full vaccination is hovering just below 80 per cent, with 77.9 per cent having received both shots.

Alberta's COVID stats report that 86.2 per cent of those 12 and up have at least one dose.

Here's the local active case counts:
- Okotoks: 95 active cases
- High River: 57 active cases
- Foothills County: 96 active cases
- Willow Creek MD: 65 active cases
- Vulcan County: 24 active cases

 

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