Here is a summary thread of today’s #COVID19AB public health update, delivered by Dr. Marcia Johnson, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Since yesterday, we’ve confirmed 31 new cases of COVID-19 and suspect up to 16 may be community transmission. (1/9)
Since yesterday, we’ve confirmed 31 new cases of COVID-19 and suspect up to 16 may be community transmission. (1/9)
This means 226 cases have been identified in our province.
11 individuals are now hospitalized & 6 are receiving care in the ICU (1 additional ICU admission since yesterday).
There have been no additional deaths & we haven't received an updated number of recovered cases.(2/9)
11 individuals are now hospitalized & 6 are receiving care in the ICU (1 additional ICU admission since yesterday).
There have been no additional deaths & we haven't received an updated number of recovered cases.(2/9)
These steps may be particularly difficult on the weekend, when many of us would normally be out and about with our friends and families.
For many Albertans, weekends mean fellowship with their chosen faith community. (3/9)
For many Albertans, weekends mean fellowship with their chosen faith community. (3/9)
Worship services may still take place provided gatherings are less than 50 people and those who attend practice social distancing and enhanced hygiene.
Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must not attend. (4/9)
Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must not attend. (4/9)
We thank Albertans for continuing to prioritize the health of the most vulnerable members of our society by staying home whenever possible, practicing social distancing & reaching out to loved ones who may be struggling with loneliness & isolation, particularly seniors. (5/9)
As you reach out to your elderly loved ones, please remind them to be vigilant of online or phone scams.
No one from Alberta Health or AHS will be calling and asking for social insurance numbers or banking information. (6/9)
No one from Alberta Health or AHS will be calling and asking for social insurance numbers or banking information. (6/9)
We must continue to look out for one another and work together to prevent the spread.
Today, you may have seen that some prominent Albertans are also sending that message in the Help Prevent the Spread video: bit.ly/2xbRwjM (7/9)
Today, you may have seen that some prominent Albertans are also sending that message in the Help Prevent the Spread video: bit.ly/2xbRwjM (7/9)
This video is a great reminder that we must all work together to decrease the number of people becoming ill and reduce the speed of spread.
This is called flattening the curve. (8/9)
This is called flattening the curve. (8/9)
Thank you to all Albertans taking these public health measures seriously and taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread, despite the disruptions to their daily lives. (9/9)
