Dean Bennett
Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews speaks during a news conference before he delivers the 2021-22 budget in Edmonton on Thursday Feb. 25, 2021. New numbers from the Alberta government reveal the battle against COVID-19 cost more than $5 billion by the end of the last fiscal year in March. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
June 30, 2021 - 2:44 PM
EDMONTON - The latest figures show Alberta's fight against COVID-19 cost more than $5 billion by the end of the last fiscal year in March.
The money went toward continuing care, hospitals, testing, vaccine distribution, personal protective equipment, and grants and aid for businesses and workers.