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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

30 Nov, 9 tweets, 3 min read

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. Over the last 24 hours, we have identified 1,733 new cases & completed about 20,500 new tests. Our prov positivity rate currently sits at about 8.4% & we have 16,454 active cases. (1/9)

There are 453 people in hospital, of those, 96 are in the ICU. Sadly, there were 8 deaths related to COVID-19 reported to us in the past 24 hrs. My thoughts are with the family and friends of those individuals as they mourn the passing of their loved one. (2/9)

There are alerts/outbreaks in 376 schools (203 w/outbreaks incl 88 on watch) w/1,405 active cases. With grades 7-12 students at home, we can expect a reduction in cases & outbreaks attributed to schools in the coming days. They will still be reflected in active cases. (3/9)

There is a lag time between actions & results. COVID-19 has a long incubation period, actions we take today will not be seen for 10-14 days. We must remain more vigilant than ever. We need to bend the curve & lower active cases to protect each other & our healthcare system. (4/9)

We are all feeling diff emotions about where we are at right now. Anger, guilt, fear, sadness, denial & bargaining are common themes. Exp. these emotions is a normal part of grieving. These emotions do not mean we have lost the battle, just that it is a hard one to fight. (5/9)

It takes a number of efforts to min transmission – incl physical distancing, wearing masks & practicing good hand hygiene & we need to continue for months to come. I know that can seem overwhelming but we need every Albertan to focus on how they can change their lives. (6/9)

We take outbreaks in congregate living seriously. I’ve met w/cont care operators & staff to discuss facility measures. AHS is supporting local officials on outbreaks, incl #YYC Remand Centre & #YEG Convention Centre to ensure ppl at risk are tested, isolated & supported. (7/9)

The actions we take this week will help shape the spread we see in mid-December. We are all at risk of COVID-19 – women & men, young & old. Recovery can be slow and some symptoms can last long after a person is contagious. Long-term health impacts remain unknown. (8/9)

By minimizing the spread, we’re not only preventing someone from having to isolate at home while they’re infectious, we’re also sparing them from a long list of challenges that could impact their long-term health and quality of life. (9/9)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

2 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. Over the last 24 hrs, we have identified 1,685 additional cases & completed more than 18,000 tests. Our prov positivity rate sits at about 9.2%, & we have 17,144 active cases. There are 504 people in hospital, incl 97 in ICU. (1/9)

There were 10 deaths related to COVID-19 reported to us in the past 24 hours. My sympathies are with the loved ones of these individuals and those who have passed away from any other cause. (2/9)

In schools, there are currently active alerts or outbreaks in 397 schools, about 17% of schools in AB with a combined total of 1,537 active cases. There are 210 schools with outbreaks, incl 96 on the watch list. (3/9)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

1 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. Over the last 24 hours, we have identified 1,307 new cases & completed 15.8K+ new tests. Our prov positivity rate currently sits at about 8.4% & we have 16,628 active cases. There are 479 people in hospital incl 97 in ICU. (1/7)

There were 10 deaths reported to us in the past 24 hrs. My sympathies go to those mourning the loss of a loved one. I also want to recognize everyone w/a loved one in hospital, an outbreak setting, or impacted by COVID-19 in any other way. This virus impacts all of us. (2/7)

There are alerts/outbreaks in 393 schools – about 16% of all schools, w/1,453 active cases. This number incl 207 w/outbreaks incl 92 on the watch list. (3/7)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

29 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. We have identified 1,608 new cases and there are now 15,692 active cases across Alberta. I’m sad to report an additional nine deaths. I want to extend my sympathies to everyone grieving a lost loved one today. (1/4)

There are currently 435 people in hospital, with 95 people in ICU. Yesterday, 23,282 tests were completed. This brings brings the total number to 2,234,470 tests. (2/4)

The next few weeks will be hard for all of us in light of the restrictions on social gatherings. I want to thank all of you for doing the right thing and making these sacrifices to help bend the curve. (3/4)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

28 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. We have identified 1,731 new cases & there are now 14,931 active cases across Alberta. I’m sad to report an additional five deaths. My condolences to the families and friends mourning a lost loved one today. (1/5)

There are currently 415 people in hospital, with 88 people in ICU. Yesterday, 21,657 tests were completed -- bringing the total number of tests to 2,211,110 since the pandemic began. (2/5)

This is the first weekend with the new enhanced measures restricting social gatherings and businesses in effect. It’ll take 10-14 days to really start seeing the impact of these new measures. We must all do our part to reduce the spread. (3/5)

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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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