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‘More than frustration’: Medical leaders address South zone rise in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in the South zone over the past month.Dr. Vivien Suttorp, lead medical officer of health, and Dr.

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Large-scale COVID-19 vaccination site to open at Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

COVID-19 vaccination site is set to open in downtown Calgary early next month.The vaccination site is scheduled to open on April 5 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, with the capacity to vaccinate hundreds of people per day.“This is very exciting news and helps support and advance the government of Alberta’s goal to have all Albertans who wish to be vaccinated get vaccinated,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a media release Monday morning.“We encourage all Albertans to get vaccinated as they become eligible and we are working closely with AHS and community partners to expand these opportunities.” First cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant detected in Alberta Sunday, next vaccine rollout phase begins Monday Alberta Health Services

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw to update Alberta’s COVID-19 situation Wednesday

COVID-19 cases and vaccinations on Wednesday — the same day appointment bookings opened for AstraZeneca immunizations for those eligible.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will give her update at 3:30 p.m., which will be live-streamed in this post.

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Surgeries delayed by COVID-19 in Alberta expected to be completed by 2023

COVID-19 continues to taper off in Alberta, the province is setting its sights on reducing wait times for surgeries that were cancelled and postponed in the early days of the pandemic.Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Friday that the province is aiming to perform 55,000 additional scheduled surgeries this year, on top of the 29,000 operations done in a typical year. AHS starts to work through backlog of surgeries after pause due to COVID-19 “We’re going to eliminate the backlog this year and press on toward the goal of the Alberta Surgical Initiative — to provide all scheduled surgeries within clinically acceptable times by 2023,” he said.“We know what we want our wait times to be.

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Alberta’s vaccine rollout now includes family doctors, unclear about pharmacists

COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but questions remain about where other health-care workers stand.A tweet from Health Minister Tyler Shandro Thursday said family doctors and their clinical staff will be eligible for the vaccine as part of Phase 2, Group C.However, pharmacists, some of whom will soon be involved in immunizing seniors 75 and older, still do not yet know where they fall.

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Researchers monitoring wastewater for COVID-19 at Edmonton long-term care facilities

COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.The majority of deaths in the province since the start of the pandemic have been long-term care residents.Dr. Xiaoli Pang, a virologist at Alberta Precision Labs and professor at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Alberta, said the research will look at wastewater samples from 10 long-term care facilities in Edmonton.Those infected with COVID-19 shed the virus in their fecal matter.

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COVID-19: Calgary doctor researching ways to adapt ICU visitation restrictions

University of Calgary doctor is researching how to improve COVID-19-related ICU visitor restrictions across the country.“Back when COVID(-19) started nearly a year ago I was speaking to colleagues who were working in the intensive care unit,” epidemiologist Dr. Kirsten Fiest said.

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COVID-19: Alberta expands hotel self-isolation financial incentive to all residents

COVID-19.The government announced Monday the incentive — which up until now, was only available to those living in Calgary and Edmonton — was being expanded to anyone living in the province, including First Nations members living on and off reserves, and those on Metis settlements. Alberta expanding free self-isolation hotel program, sending COVID-19 care teams to hard-hit communities The program offers $625 to anyone who has to isolate in a designated hotel because they can’t do so at home upon the completion of their isolation period.

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Rural church near Edmonton ordered to close for breaking COVID-19 rules after December warning

COVID-19 rules for several weeks in a row has been ordered to close, after ignoring a warning issued in December.The closure order dated Friday was issued to GraceLife Church Of Edmonton, located just outside the city limits on Highway 627 in Parkland County, and Pastor James Coates.The parking lot of the facility next to the Edmonton Corn Maze has been consistently full for several Sundays in January, even after Alberta Health Services issued a work order on Dec.

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Calgary businesses ticketed as COVID-19 enforcement increases

COVID-19 public health restrictions.In a Thursday update, the city said 56 Public Health Act tickets had been issued in the past week, an increase attributed to enforcement at anti-mask rallies. Alberta COVID-19 rules will ease Monday for outdoor gatherings, personal wellness services “The significant increase in PHA tickets is due to a large number of tickets issued by CPS following protests in December that have now been collated,” the city said.“Bylaw issued one PHA ticket related to a protest, while 19 concerns remain under investigation.

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Alberta barbershop ticketed after reopening despite COVID-19 restrictions

provincial public health orders this week have been ticketed after two days of taking customers.More than 30 people had their hair cut at Bladez to Fadez on Tuesday and Wednesday, when the shop started taking bookings despite a province-wide shutdown of such businesses.

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COVID-19: Alberta barbershop ‘rebrands’ as ‘essential service’ pet groomer to stay open

COVID-19 public health restrictions is “rebranding” due to what owners say deems it an essential business so it can continue cutting hair.Bladez 2 Fazes in Innisfail reopened to customers on Tuesday, offering short-timed haircuts to those who booked online. COVID-19: Alberta barbershop vows to stay open despite AHS ordering its closure Under the UCP’s current restrictions, which have been extended to at least Jan.

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Albertans to get ‘comprehensive update’ on COVID-19 vaccine rollout Monday

Alberta health-care workers in COVID-19, medical and surgical units now eligible for vaccine A total of 45,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines — of which Albertans are receiving two, the Pfizer and Moderna shots — had been given out as of Monday, Kenney stated, which accounts for 75 per cent of what the province has received from the federal government.According to Kenney’s tweet, Alberta is vaccinating people at a higher rate than Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.Alberta's COVID-19 vaccinations continue to surge – as of this weekend, we've passed 1,000 vaccinations per 100,000, and distributed 45,000 vaccines, or 75% of the supply received from Ottawa.Later today, I'll be giving a more comprehensive update on Alberta's

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COVID-19: Masks encouraged in seating areas at Calgary outdoor skating rinks

outdoor skating rinks as officials are finding people have been flocking to parks and ice surfaces amid COVID-19 pandemic closures.Peak times at most popular rinks are between 1 p.m.

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COVID-19: Nearly half of Calgary’s health-measure fines handed out in past week

COVID-19 public health requirements.In a Wednesday update, the city said 20 tickets were given out under the city’s face covering bylaw since Dec. 17, bringing the total number of fines issued since August to 61.

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Alberta’s COVID-19 infections are trending down — what it means and what we need to do

COVID-19 infections in Alberta, new daily case numbers have started to plateau in recent days, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet when it comes to the second wave of the pandemic.Since late November, the province broke record after record when it came to daily case counts, but since confirming 1,887 new infections on Dec. 14, the trend has turned downward slightly with numbers as low as 1,270 later this week, though that doesn’t mean Alberta is bending the curve.

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COVID-19: Changes coming to Calgary services due to health restrictions

COVID-19 public health restrictions take effect on Sunday.The city said Friday that it hadn’t received any written orders from the provincial government, but has been preparing in advance to ensure its various departments are in compliance. Alberta’s new COVID-19 measures ban in-person dining, outdoor gatherings; retail to remain open “We need all Calgarians to be a part of a partnership to keep our neighbours safe and alleviate the strain on our public health-care system,” CEMA chief Sue Henry said.“Don’t look for loopholes in the provincial rules.

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COVID-19: A look at how Global Calgary is keeping staff safe during the pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic, with employees spread out both across the building and, for some, across the entire city.The Global Calgary news team, from anchors to photographers to online journalists, have had to adjust to a different way of working. Here’s a look at the various ways the news station is adapting to the COVID-19 health measures to keep all employees, as well as those we interview, safe.

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Alberta health minister rejects suggestions province too lax with coronavirus restrictions

Tyler Shandro is rejecting suggestions his province’s spiking coronavirus cases are the result of not moving quickly or toughly enough in slapping restrictions on the public.His comments in an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson come as the province continues to see record daily case counts and after Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has urged the province to take “bold action” to get a grip on rapidly-spreading infections.“Do you think that the criticism that others have made in the political realm, that Alberta has put individual freedom and prosperity ahead of health, is warranted?” Stephenson asked.“No, it’s not at all,” said Shandro.

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As COVID-19 crisis intensifies, Calgary man with cancer fears dying alone

COVID-19 has virtually stopped his life. Alberta’s COVID-19 positivity rate rises to 10.5%; health system under ‘enormous strain’ “I rebuilt something that looked like a life and COVID came along and just narrowed it right back down again,” Robinson said.“I’m trapped in my house for most of my life now and that’s sorrowful.”He said he felt cheated by COVID, which took away his ability to fulfill a bucket list.“I can’t travel.

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Partnership between chief medical officer, health minister ‘critical’ in emergency response: former Alberta minister

COVID-19 pandemic, but according to one former provincial health minister, the collaborative relationship between the province’s top physician and health minister is a critical part of successful emergency response.Former health minister Fred Horne, who was in office and worked closely with Dr.

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Alberta aims to have 1,600 contact tracers by end of 2020 as COVID-19 cases surge

Alberta Health Services is looking for even more contact tracers than previously announced, as the number of new COVID-19 cases soars higher almost each day.The province is aiming to have close to 1,600 contact tracers by the end of 2020, the health authority told Global News Friday. That’s several hundred more than it said it was aiming for a little more than a month ago.

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Dr. Hinshaw to provide update on Alberta COVID-19 situation Friday

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and public health measures.Dr. Deena Hinshaw is set to speak at 3:30 p.m.Her news conference will be streamed live in this story.

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COVID-19 cases at Calgary Remand Centre spike as concern grows over inmate crowding

COVID-19 cases at the Calgary Remand Centre have spiked significantly since Monday, with nearly 140 staff and inmates confirmed to have the illness.Alberta Health Services said Thursday that 127 inmates currently at the facility have tested positive, along with five inmates who were previously released and are isolating at home.Six staff members also contracted COVID-19 linked to the outbreak, as of Thursday, AHS said.

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Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic’s second wave

COVID-19‘s second wave in Canada — surpassing Ontario and Quebec, the two most populous provinces that were initially the hardest hit.Some infectious disease experts say the exponential growth in cases on the Prairies can be linked to pandemic fatigue and a reluctance by politicians to impose stricter health measures in the fall.“Ten infections in Manitoba means something completely different than 10 infections in Toronto or New York City,” said Dr. Kelly MacDonald, a professor of infectious diseases at the University of Manitoba.

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41 inmates, 1 staff member at Calgary Remand Centre test positive for COVID-19: AHS

COVID-19 at the Calgary Remand Centre.In a statement to Global News Monday, Alberta Health Services said 41 inmates and one staff member have tested positive, with confirmed cases being isolated and monitored.“All report mild symptoms, if any at all,” the health authority said.“All inmates and staff have been tested for COVID-19. Contact tracing for anyone potentially exposed to these individuals in ongoing.” Calgary and Edmonton remand centres deal with COVID-19 outbreaks: AHS On Nov.

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COVID-19: Some Edmonton businesses choosing to close or scale back services during pandemic

More peace officers to enforce COVID-19 restrictions as Alberta records 1,227 new cases Northern Chicken isn’t alone in making such a decision. Edmonton pubs The Cabin and On the Rocks are closing after this weekend until next year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.Our final day for 2020 will be this Saturday, Nov 28th.

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COVID-19: Alberta bar owner questions ‘double standard’ VLT restrictions

COVID-19 restrictions have put him in with regards to the VLT machines in his Calgary bar.The Glenn’s Job Site Sports Bar owner told Global News on Friday he sees “no reason” why larger bars and casinos can have their VLTs operational, but his have to close.Between his two bar locations, Lackey has 21 VLTs — eight at one and 13 at the other.

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COVID-19: Dr. Deena Hinshaw calls leaked cabinet meeting recordings a ‘personal betrayal’

COVID-19 response team.“The confidential, internal conversations have been shared – actions that are a violation of the public service oath and code of conduct. This is a personal betrayal, and a betrayal of the trust that our hard-working team has placed in each other,” Alberta’s chief medical officer of health said ahead of her provincial COVID-19 update.CBC News published the leaked recordings on Thursday, which appear to highlight tensions between Hinshaw and the Alberta government pandemic response team.

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COVID-19: How much of Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s public health advice factored into recent restrictions?

COVID-19 restrictions announced Tuesday.Alberta’s chief medical officer of health was asked repeatedly on Wednesday whether cabinet accepted all the recommendations she presented in an eight-hour session Monday, however Hinshaw did not give a clear answer. Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency.

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How did Alberta’s previous COVID-19 restrictions impact case numbers?

COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday after a provincial state of public health emergency was declared Tuesday, in response to rising infections and hospitalizations. Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency.

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COVID-19: School board chair says she got no ‘heads up’ from Alberta government about new measures impacting schools

COVID-19 in the province.“To be clear, school divisions were not given a heads up about this announcement from the provincial government,” Trisha Estabrooks tweeted Tuesday night. “Not one inkling.“This is a massive change, and the Edmonton Public School Board can do it — we will be ready to welcome grade 7-12 (students) online… but a heads up would have been nice.”The provincial government is bringing in a wide array of new public health measures as the number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta continues to rise sharply this month.

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‘All we’ve done is taken our foot off the gas’: doctor responds to new Alberta COVID-19 restrictions

new COVID-19 safety measures in Alberta target social gatherings, schools, restaurants, retail and gyms.“These mandatory measures will place new restrictions on social gatherings, worship services, businesses, schools and all Albertans,” Premier Jason Kenney said, adding the restrictions weren’t determined lightly.“We believe these are the minimum restrictions needed right now to safeguard our health-care system while avoiding widespread damage to peoples’ livelihood.”Schools across the province will see students in Grades 7 to 12 moving to online learning until the new year beginning on Nov. 30.

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COVID-19: Alberta researcher recognized with innovation award for salt mask

COVID-19 droplets that land on it would be quickly destroyed, says a researcher who is being recognized for her innovation.Ilaria Rubino, a recent PhD graduate from the department of chemical and materials engineering at the University of Alberta, said a mostly salt and water solution that coats the first or middle layer of the mask would dissolve droplets before they can penetrate the face covering. CDC now says face masks can protect wearer from coronavirus As the liquid from the droplets evaporates, the salt crystals grow back as spiky weapons, damaging the bacteria or virus within five minutes, Rubino said.“We know that after the pathogens are collected in the mask, they can survive.

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Makeshift graveyard outside Alberta health minister’s office criticizes COVID-19 response

Tyler Shandro‘s Calgary constituency office Monday morning amid mounting pressure for the provincial government to take stronger action in Alberta’s fight against COVID-19.The province recorded nearly 3,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus over the weekend, after weeks of intense scrutiny and pressure over the government’s response so far. COVID-19: Alberta is the only province without a mask mandate.

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COVID-19: What does Alberta’s ICU surge plan look like?

COVID-19 patients, officials are considering everything from postponing complex surgeries to transitioning other hospital rooms to care for critically ill patients, if the need arises.As of Friday, the province’s ICU beds were 73 per cent full with COVID-19 patients, a number that’s sharply risen in the last two weeks.

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‘Terrified’: Calgary homeless leaving shelters amid COVID-19 outbreaks

COVID-19, says a group that helps people living on the streets.Be The Change YYC provides food, water, blankets, hygiene supplies, tents and tarps three nights a week in the city’s downtown.Founder Chaz Smith said virus outbreaks at the Calgary Drop-In Centre and Alpha House have left the homeless facing a difficult choice. COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 3 Calgary shelter sites “Do you freeze or do you potentially risk catching COVID?” Smith said in an interview with The Canadian Press.He said the group helped 47 people Sunday night after some snow and cold winds hit the city.

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Alberta government offers financial relief for faith-based organizations impacted by COVID-19

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COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 3 Calgary shelter sites

COVID-19 have been linked to outbreaks at two Calgary shelters.Two people have been confirmed to have COVID-9 at the Alpha House shelter, with another five at a transitional housing unit in the city, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said.At the Calgary Drop-In Centre, Hinshaw said 11 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, however the shelter reported 16 active cases.

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COVID-19 case forces closure of Calgary school amid provincial staffing ‘crisis’

COVID-19 case, a closure that comes amid what advocates are calling a staffing “crisis.”In a letter to parents on Sunday, the Calgary Board of Education said Coventry Hills School in the city’s northeast would be closed Monday as Alberta Health works to identify close contacts of the person who tested positive.“This is solely due to staffing capacity issues,” the board said.

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City of Edmonton announces new measures to address rise in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 cases in Edmonton, the city announced it is taking additional measures to address the situation.“We continue to be concerned by the continuing increase in case numbers,” interim city manager Adam Laughlin said in a news release on Thursday.“We need all Edmontonians to adhere to the health precautions and practise them daily to prevent COVID-19 case numbers from increasing any further.“As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, we will not let it wear down our resolve to protect our city, including our most vulnerable community members.”The city said it plans to increase monitoring and enforcement of public health rules and guidelines at city-run recreational facilities and to make adjustments to the Edmonton Transit Service’s cleaning

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Investigation points to multiple sources for COVID-19 outbreaks at Foothills hospital

COVID-19 at Calgary’s Foothills Medical Centre, and led to the spread of virus in the facility, one thing is starting to become clear: there is likely more than one source for the virus getting into the hospital.“The preliminary conclusion we’ve reached is we don’t think there is a single source that explains all of the outbreaks we’re seeing,” site medical director Dr.

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5 Alberta Walmart pharmacies offering asymptomatic COVID-19 tests

COVID-19 test have five new locations to choose from, depending on where they live, for their test.Walmart pharmacies in four different Alberta cities joined the more than 400 pharmacy locations across the province already offering the tests on Thursday.

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Patients diverted to other hospitals as Calgary’s Foothills COVID-19 outbreaks continue to grow

COVID-19 outbreaks at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.As of Tuesday, 290 health-care workers were quarantined and monitoring for symptoms of the novel coronavirus in relation to the outbreak. Alberta Health Services said it would update the number of staff isolating twice weekly.

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Calgary’s COVID-19 transmission rate is 1.246. What does that mean?

COVID-19, they’re likely to infect, on average, more than one person, according to new data from the University of Calgary.In a Tuesday tweet, Calgary Emergency Management Agency chief Tom Sampson said research shows the city’s rate of transmission of the novel coronavirus — or r value — is 1.246.That means, according to Sampson, if 10 people in Calgary were to get COVID-19, they’d pass it on to an average of 12.46 people. Those people would then pass it on to 15.52 people, and those would pass it on to another 19.34 people.We now have the latest Rate of Transmission (Rt) supplied by the #UofC.

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2 visitors to Foothills hospital confirmed to have COVID-19 linked to outbreaks

COVID-19 and Alberta Health Services said Tuesday the cases are linked to the outbreaks at the hospital.As of Tuesday, five units in the hospital had outbreaks of the novel coronavirus, and three units were on outbreak watch.AHS did not say when the visitors were at the hospital, or which unit they visited, but said they were in contact with patients known to be linked to the outbreaks. The visitors have been contacted and told to self-isolate, according to AHS.

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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Friday

COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday afternoon.The province’s chief medical officer of health is expected to speak at 1 p.m., rather than her typical time of 3:30 p.m., and the news conference will be streamed live in this post.On Thursday, Hinshaw announced the province was moving away from the asymptomatic testing model that offered tests to all Albertans, instead reserving them for residents and staff in congregate settings, health-care workers and school staff and those living with homelessness.Thursday also marked the first day of loosened restrictions around the province’s long-term care and seniors’ facilities, with the province moving toward a “risk-based” approach to determine which residents who leave their facilities have to quarantine

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COVID-19: Concerns raised over eased restrictions at Alberta continuing care, seniors facilities

COVID-19 cases, and hurt the most vulnerable population.Effective Thursday, continuing care facilities will move to a “risk-based approach” to determine which residents leaving the property will have to quarantine. Previously, everyone who left — whether overnight or for a weekend, no matter their activities — had to self isolate for 14 days.Now, there is more flexibility for care facilities, and whether the person needs to self-isolate depends on the risk level and the activity the person was involved in.

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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