What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, May 11

The latest:

• A third death has been linked to an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Cargill slaughterhouse near High River, Alta.
• The province is opening up testingfor one weekto asymptomatic residents of Calgary who work outside the home.
• Alberta hasreleased an online tool to help businesses prepare for the first stage of reopening.
• The province confirmed 47 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, for a total of 6,300 confirmed cases.
• Calgary could allow more patios on sidewalks and streets this summer to help businesses recover.
• WestJet has extended flight cancellations into July.
• Calgary council approves more than $22Min relief for non-profits, partners.
• Defence lawyer concerned after second COVID-19 case at Calgary Remand Centre.
• Edmonton councillor wants body rub centres to remain closed after health orders lifted.
• Alberta reported 96 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and 1additional death.

What you need to know today in Alberta:

There are now1,524 active cases in the province and 73 people in hospital.

That comes as some businesses prepare to reopen on Thursday.

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In Calgary, restaurants and bars could be helped with new rules being considered by city council to allow more pop-up patios on sidewalks and streets in order to provide more space for customers.

Calgary-based WestJet, on the other hand, has extended flight cancellations into July.

A regional breakdown of cases as of Monday shows the impact of COVID-19 in different parts of the province:

• Calgary zone: 4,278.
• South zone: 1,159.
• Edmonton zone: 511.
• North zone: 228.
• Central zone: 99.
• Unknown: 25.

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Food inspectors who refuse to be reassigned to work at COVID-19-infected meat plants could face disciplinary action, according to the union that represents them.

Some meat-processing plants have been hard hit by the virus, including the Cargill plant near High River that saw what was at one point the largest single outbreak in North America.

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In other sectors, there will also be challenges for those who don't feel comfortable returning to work, including teachers in Quebec who are back on the job this week.

Canada has a total of 68,848 confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases, with 32,109 of those listed as resolved by the provinces and territories. A CBC News tally of coronavirus deaths based on provincial information, regional data and CBC's reporting lists 4,970 deaths in Canada.

Self-assessment and supports:

Alberta Health Services has an online self-assessment tool that you can use to determine if you have symptoms of COVID-19.

The province says Albertans who have returned to Canada from other countries must self-isolate. Unless your situation is critical and requires a call to 911, Albertans are advised to call Health Link at 811 before visiting a physician, hospital or other health-care facility.

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If you have symptoms, even mild, you are to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms.

You can find Alberta Health Services' latest coronavirus updates here.

The province also operates a confidential mental health support line at 1-877-303-2642 and addiction help line at 1-866-332-2322, available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Online resources are available for advice on handling stressful situations and ways to talk with children.

There is a 24-hour family violence information line at 310-1818 to get anonymous help in more than 170 languages, and Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence is available at 1-866-403-8000, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.