Alberta reported 119 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, 102 on Saturday and 137 on Sunday. Julia Wong has more from Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s Monday update.

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Eagerly awaited COVID lifesavers molnupiravir, Paxlovid now wait for patients

Supplies of the eagerly awaited oral COVID-19 antiviral prescription medications are slowly arriving at US pharmacies, but despite strong evidence that they can help reduce symptoms and prevent severe illness, federal data and experts suggest that many patients don't know about them or don't want to take them.

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New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit

FILE - RN inoculates a woman at a COVID-19 vaccine. TRENTON - A New Jersey appeals court rejected a lawsuit from law enforcement unions challenging Gov.

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 delayed as Pfizer extends trial

In a sudden turnabout, Pfizer and BioNTech today announced they were delaying the application process for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for their vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years old, and gathering more information on two and three doses of the vaccine.

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COVID-19: Wastewater shows decline of virus in Waterloo Region may have hit a wall

COVID-19 wastewater signal in the last few weeks has slowed or plateaued at all sites,” medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang told reporters on Friday morning.

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Despite decline in patients, Waterloo hospitals remain ‘under great pressure’: Wang

COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to decline but that has not relieved the pressure on hospitals, according to the region’s top doctor.According to Friday’s dashboard update, there are 75 patients in the three hospitals in Waterloo Region, including 20 who are in need of intensive care. Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa Three weeks ago, on Jan.

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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

As protesters remain at the Ambassador Bridge, the blockade disrupting the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. is taking a toll on economies on both sides.

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Covid-19 Ayrshire: List of next week's vaccination drop-ins as residents urged to roll up sleeves for jabs

Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw warns COVID-19 herd immunity approach ‘serious and deadly’

In an update Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw advised against a herd immunity approach to COVID-19, updated the outbreaks at Calgary’s Foothills hospital and in Alberta schools, and Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced more than a million Albertans have been tested at least once.

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1 new death as Foothills hospital outbreak grows to 53 cases

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said one more COVID-19 death has been reported from the Foothills Medical Centre, where two more units at the Calgary hospital are under outbreak protocols.

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406 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta this past weekend

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said there were 406 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed over the fourth weekend of September and four new deaths.

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COVID-19 herd immunity approach would have ‘serious and deadly impact’ on Albertans: Hinshaw

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw addressed herd immunity when it comes to COVID-19, saying an estimated 50 to 70 per cent of the population would need to be immune to prevent it from spreading widely.

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Alberta health officials to give update Monday afternoon on COVID-19 numbers, testing milestone

Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Health Minister Tyler Shandro will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province Monday afternoon.The update, set for 3:30 p.m., will be streamed live in this post when it begins.The pair is expected to give an update on daily testing results from Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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As Alberta explores possible saliva tests, the benefits and disadvantages of this testing method

British Columbia is piloting saliva COVID-19 tests, in which students swish, gargle and spit a small amount of saline into a collection tube. Alberta is exploring the idea as well, so what are the advantages and downsides, and how does it compare to the traditional tests? Julia Wong takes a look.

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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says we aren’t in a second wave

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Alberta is not in a second wave of COVID-19 despite what the Prime Minister said in his throne speech this week. Bindu Suri has details.

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Alberta’s top health official says province is not in a second wave of COVID-19

Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Alberta is not in a second wave of COVID-19 despite increased daily case numbers in recent months. Julia Wong has more from the Thursday update.

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‘These numbers are difficult’: Hinshaw responds to new Alberta opioid data

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, responds to the government’s report that noted a drastic increase in opioid poisoning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hinshaw does not think Alberta is in a second COVID-19 wave

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses a possible second wave of COVID-19 in Alberta, and how it could be avoided.

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Hinshaw announces 29 patients, 3 deaths associated with Foothills hospital COVID-19 outbreak

Dr. Deena Hinshaw provides an update on the COVID-19 outbreak and processes in place at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.

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Hinshaw lays out guidance for a safe Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 pandemic

Alberta’s top doctor, Deena Hinshaw, offers her guidance for holding a safe Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hinshaw to provide update on COVID-19 situation in Alberta Thursday

COVID-19 cases, outbreaks and public health measures.Coronavirus: Hinshaw gives green light for indoor children’s play areas to openDr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak in Edmonton at 3:30 p.m.Her address will be streamed live in this article post.

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2nd person dies, 2 more patients confirmed to have COVID-19 linked to Foothills outbreaks

novel coronavirus in relation to the COVID-19 outbreaks at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.An outbreak of the virus was first declared on Sept. 19 in the cardiac unit of the hospital.

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AHS notified after Langdon-area residents voice concerns about large gathering over the weekend

The RCMP and Alberta Health Services were contacted following a large gathering at a local restaurant in southern Alberta over the weekend. Alberta adds 358 COVID-19 cases since Friday, no plans to further restrict gatherings like Ontario [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] New COVID-19 gathering restrictions expanded to all of Ontario

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Most COVID-19 transmissions in Edmonton associated to social settings

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton and what patterns are showing for future decisions.

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Alberta has 19 schools with COVID-19 outbreaks, 2 more likely in-school transmissions

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces two additional schools where COVID-19 transmission likely occurred.

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1 patient connected to COVID-19 outbreak at Foothills Medical Centre dies

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses a COVID-19 outbreak at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary where one patient has died.

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No determination of causes of COVID-19 at Foothills hospital despite reports: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary

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Alberta has no plans to reduce gathering limits at this time: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says there are no plans at this time to reduce the restrictions on gathering limits, but she will contin ue to watch the data.

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Alberta’s top doctor to offer update on province’s COVID-19 response Monday

COVID-19 situation in Alberta and the public health response to the pandemic.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is expected to address the media at 3:30 p.m.

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Alberta records 1st ‘likely’ case of in-class COVID-19 transmission at school in Edmonton

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province likely has it’s first transmission of COVID-19 in a school. Dr.

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No COVID-19 cases in Alberta schools have required acute care: Hinshaw

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the severity of COVID-19 cases in the province’s schools.

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Alberta identifies 1st COVID-19 case likely transmitted within school

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announces the province has identified the first COVID-19 case that was likely transmitted within a school.

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Still no timeline for when Alberta will have access to federal COVID-19 tracking app

Justin Trudeau confirmed residents in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick can now download and use the federal COVID-19 app, but there’s still no word on when COVID Alert will be available in Alberta. COVID Alert app now available in Saskatchewan While speaking to media Friday about the first likely in-school transmission of COVID-19 in Alberta, the province’s chief medical officer of health said they’re still working on it.“It was announced several weeks ago that Alberta has determined that we will eventually be using the federal app, however, there are still several details that still need to be worked out,” Dr.

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‘It doesn’t mean that this school is bad’: Hinshaw asks for compassion while reporting COVID-19 cases

Alberta’s top doctor, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, is asking for compassion when reporting and discussing COVID-19 cases in schools to avoid stress and anxiety for students, teachers and parents.

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Alberta working with lab to look at mouth rinse and saliva COVID-19 tests

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses new testing methods and why there is no timeline for Alberta to move forward with these tests.

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Dr. Hinshaw asks media to seek balance while reporting on COVID-19 cases in schools

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw is asking the media to seek balance while reporting on COVID-19 cases within schools.

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Alberta shifting from asymptomatic testing of COVID-19 to priority groups

Alberta has offered voluntary asymptomatic COVID-19 testing to all residents since May, however Dr. Deena Hinshaw now says to reduce wait times, testing is no longer recommended for those with no symptoms and no suspected exposure to the novel coronavirus.

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Alberta identifies 146 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths Thursday

Alberta chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, updates the COVID-19 situation in the province for Sept. 17, 2020

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‘We don’t need formal restrictions to limit community spread’: Dr. Hinshaw

Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the process behind why Alberta isn’t ramping up restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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‘The virus persist whether or not we test for it’: Hinshaw responds to controversial post by northern Alberta councillor

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, responds to a controversial post by Mackenzie County Councillor Peter Braun telling followers to stop testing for COVID-19.

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‘Halloween is certainly not cancelled’: Hinshaw admits holiday will look different amid COVID-19

Alberta’s Dr. Deena Hinshaw says Halloween isn’t cancelled but will look different during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to provide Alberta COVID-19 update Thursday afternoon

COVID-19 situation in the province from Dr. Deena Hinshaw on Thursday.The chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m.

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Councillor in northern Alberta county shares Facebook post asking people not to get tested for coronavirus

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Health experts have stressed the importance of testing in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and noted it’s also a way of identifying asymptomatic cases, where people don’t exhibit symptoms of the illness.Although Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro and the province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Alberta adds 358 COVID-19 cases since Friday

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