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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

25 Nov, 9 tweets, 2 min read

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. In the last 24 hours, we identified 1,265 new cases & completed about 15,600 tests. Our prov positivity rate sits at about 8.1%. There are 355 people in hospital w/71 in ICU. (1/9)

Sadly, we have now reached 500 deaths from COVID-19 in Alberta. This is a tragic milestone. My sympathies go out to the loved ones and friends who are mourning these lives lost during what is a very difficult time to grieve. (2/9)

The daily rise in COVID-19 cases, as well as the growing number & extent of outbreaks in acute care facilities, continues to be concerning. We must do all we can to protect patients in our care. AHS has been & continues to take steps to increase capacity in the system. (3/9)

Effective today, AHS is changing visitor access to acute care sites on outbreak or in communities that are under enhanced status. The extent of restrictions may vary site to site. Details about visitor policies in individual sites can be found at ahs.ca. (4/9)

We recognize that these restrictions are difficult for all involved but these temporary measures are being implemented to help reduce exposure & spread of the virus in AHS facilities. (5/9)

There are active alerts or outbreaks in 348 schools. These schools have 1,207 active cases. 179 schools have outbreaks w/71 on the watch list. My thanks go out to all the many people who are working so hard to keep students, teachers, staff and families safe. (6/9)

I want to clarify that the indoor gathering restriction is for social gatherings. This does not apply to service-based visits from caregivers, health or child care providers – which can incl family members, babysitters; nor co-parenting arrangements or shared households. (7/9)

I know the new measures will be difficult for many, but we need Albertans to do their part. Picking and choosing which measures we want to follow or find easiest will not help us slow the spread of COVID-19 cases. alberta.ca/enhanced-publi… (8/9)

Regardless of where we live, do everything possible to limit contact with those outside our households. Telephone calls, letters, texts, outdoor or virtual visits are all great options right now. The more we do that, the more effective we will be in reducing the spread. (9/9)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

27 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. Over the last 24 hrs, we have identified 1,227 new cases of COVID-19 in AB, and completed about 16,284 new tests. This means that our prov positivity rate currently sits at about 7.6 per cent. We now have 14,217 active cases. (1/9)

There are 405 people in hospital, w/86 in ICU. Sadly, 9 deaths were reported to us in the past 24hrs. I think often about the tragic impact that this virus has had on many Albertans. This is a hard time for all of us & we need to continue to support one another. (2/9)

There are active alerts/outbreaks in 356 schools - about 15% of all schools, w/ a total of 1,326 active cases. This incl 193 schools w/ outbreaks, w/89 on watch. Starting Mon, Grade 7-12 students will shift to at-home, returning to in-person classes Jan. 11. (3/9)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

26 Nov

For months, I have worked w/a team dedicated to supporting AB in responding to COVID-19. I am grateful for their commitment. My role is to provide the best advice possible to elected officials on protecting the public health of AB. I take my responsibility seriously. (2/10)

I care deeply about the health of AB. It remains my hope that AB understands & respects every conversation I have, put their health & a holistic consideration of all aspects of their health, 1st. I have always felt that my ideas are respectfully considered. (3/10)

All of us want the same thing: to protect the health of Albertans, to protect our health system, and to minimize the impact this pandemic is having on everyone’s lives. (4/10)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

25 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers. In the last 24hrs we identified 1,115 new cases & completed about 13,500 tests. Our prov. positivity rate sits at over 8%. There are 348 people in hospital w/66 in ICU. (1/6)

There are active alerts or outbreaks in 318 schools. These schools have 1,135 active cases. 181 schools have outbreaks w/65 on the watch list. (2/6)

Sadly, I must report 16 new deaths from COVID-19. In the last 2 weeks alone, we have lost 103 people to COVID – 62 were in continuing care, 12 were linked to acute care outbreaks & 29 were in the community. (3/6)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

23 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. With significant cases over the past several weeks, despite AHS’ efforts to recruit & train contact tracers & make calls only to contact in high-priority settings, the team has been unable to keep up with demand. (1/8)

Effective Tuesday, if 10 days have passed since an Albertan received their + test result, AHS will not call these individuals to conduct case investigation & contact tracing. Instead they will receive a text w/guidance on if & when their isolation period has ended. (2/8)

We IDd 1,549 new cases yesterday & completed approx 19,500 tests - about 8% positivity rate. 328 ppl are in hospital incl 62 in ICU. There are currently active alerts or outbreaks in 304 schools. In-school transmission has occurred 182 times, 99 had only 1 new case result. (3/8)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

21 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. We have identified 1,336 new cases with 11,274 active cases across AB. There are currently 320 ppl in hospital with 56 ppl in ICU. (1/4)

On Nov. 20, 19,239 tests were completed bringing the total # of tests to 2,088,614. 1,403,302 people have been tested. (2/4)

Sadly, we have also learned of 9 new deaths, bringing the provincial total to 471. My thoughts go out to the families of these individuals and anyone mourning a loved one today. (3/4)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

20 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. Over the past 24hrs we’ve identified 1,155 new cases & completed 17K+ tests. Our positivity rate sits at about 6.5% & we have 10,655 active cases. There are 310 in hospital including 58 in ICU. (1/12)

I must report 11 new deaths over the past 24 hrs. 11 Albertans are gone & their friends & families are mourning. Severe outcomes are not limited to those at the end of their lives & it is a mistake to think so. This week, 2 indv in their 30s died as a result of COVID-19. (2/12)

The avg age of COVID-19 hospitalization is dropping. About 1/4 hospitalized & 1/6 in ICU have 0 pre-existing conditions. Having a chronic condition is common, incl high blood pressure & diabetes. Almost 1/4 of Albertans 20+ have a chronic condition, 10% have 2, 8% have 3+. (3/12)

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