The number of cases of COVID-19 has significantly jumped in the Town of High River over the past few days. As of Tuesday, there are 87 confirmed cases, up from 60 reported on Monday.
Two High River residents have recovered, according to Alberta Health. “I’ve spoken with our MLA, Roger Reid, who is getting information today and we are working directly with Cargill and our local doctors and health-care professionals to coordinate a local plan to deal with the issue.” Cargill Meat Solutions, a meat packing plant in High River, said on Monday that a number of its employees had tested positive for COVID-19, but didn’t specify how many.