Here is a summary thread of today’s #COVID19AB public health date.
In the last 24 hours, we confirmed 29 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing our total of confirmed cases to 690. We suspect up to 65 cases are the result of community transmission. (1/8)
In the last 24 hours, we confirmed 29 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing our total of confirmed cases to 690. We suspect up to 65 cases are the result of community transmission. (1/8)
In addition to the third death reported yesterday, I’m very sad to report 5 more deaths, for a total now of 8.
One occurred at Calgary’s McKenzie Towne long-term care facility, the other was a person who had tested positive at Edmonton’s Rosedale on the Park. (2/8)
One occurred at Calgary’s McKenzie Towne long-term care facility, the other was a person who had tested positive at Edmonton’s Rosedale on the Park. (2/8)
The remaining deaths include 1 each in Calgary Zone, North Zone and Edmonton Zone.
My sympathies go to the families and loved ones of all of these people.
This shows the seriousness of the pandemic & why we need aggressive measures to prevent the spread. (3/8)
My sympathies go to the families and loved ones of all of these people.
This shows the seriousness of the pandemic & why we need aggressive measures to prevent the spread. (3/8)
While we have seen fewer confirmed cases recently, it is still too soon to tell if we’ve flattened the curve.
We must all do what we can, and we must be patient. There is uncertainty and many challenges ahead, but we’ll get through this together. (4/8)
We must all do what we can, and we must be patient. There is uncertainty and many challenges ahead, but we’ll get through this together. (4/8)
I need to inform you of an important change to self-isolation requirements.
Yesterday, I joined my counterparts across Canada to discuss our response to COVID-19 and, specifically, rules about mandatory self-isolation under the federal Quarantine Act. (5/8)
Yesterday, I joined my counterparts across Canada to discuss our response to COVID-19 and, specifically, rules about mandatory self-isolation under the federal Quarantine Act. (5/8)
Today, I must clarify previous comments to ensure Albertans are consistent with other Canadians.
If you are quarantined, you must stay on your own property. You may go outdoors on your deck, in your yard or on a balcony. Please do not leave your property. (6/8)
If you are quarantined, you must stay on your own property. You may go outdoors on your deck, in your yard or on a balcony. Please do not leave your property. (6/8)
If you are under mandatory self-isolation, you can no longer go for walks in your neighbourhood or at the park. Do not go out to public spaces or community settings & do not have visitors over until your self-isolation ends. (7/8)
I appreciate how hard self-isolation is for many of us and especially with these new rules. But it is what needs to be done to keep all of us safe.
Staying inside saves lives. (8/8)
Staying inside saves lives. (8/8)
