Hinshaw says it takes a week to see impacts of new restrictions- so if new rules worked, we won't see results until the weekend.
Says they continue to watch and discuss what could be done next if numbers don't go down.
Why is Alberta the only province without mask mandates?
Hinshaw says a decision has not been made about whether it will be part of future measures- they are watching other provinces and evidence to determine how it could apply to context of Alberta.
Hinshaw says this week she has prepared a list of things under consideration - but that the discussion for what could be coming (eg mask mandate) had NOT taken place yet.
Why is Alberta doing less than every other hard hit province?
Hinshaw says when it comes to policy, it's a better question for the Premier- but that decisions she's made take into account the whole health of the population (balancing physical and mental health).
Hinshaw says we should have testing numbers and other data available early next week.
As for Kenney/Shandro not attending daily COVID pressers, Hinshaw says elected officials attend when there are announcements and changes- notes that everyone has busy schedules.
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- a record 1336 new COVID cases on a 19239 tests (7.0% +)
- 9 new deaths, up to 471
- 320 in hospital (+10), 56 in ICU (-2)
- 11274 active cases (+619)
PM Trudeau says businesses can start applying for the rent subsidy program on Monday, it is retroactive to October.
Wage subsidy has also been extended until next June.
NEW:
Trudeau says feds are providing over $120 million in immediate $$$ to Indigenous communities that are affected by outbreaks in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
It “will be used to support public health measures, food security, and other surge capacity needs.”