126 new COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta, total cases-1,996

Alberta is reporting 126 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 1,996 Premier Jason Kenney says there have been no new deaths in the province.

So far, 49 Albertans have died as a result of the novel coronavirus.

Kenney also announced $53 million in additional funding for mental health and addiction services.

Alberta is reporting an outbreak of COVID-19 at an oilsands work site north of Fort McMurray.

The province's chief medical officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says three people have tested positive for the illness at Imperial's Kearl work camp.