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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

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21 Dec

There are 795 people in hospital, including 151 in ICU. Sadly, 9 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hrs. My thoughts are with all those mourning a family member or friend right now, whether it is from COVID-19 or any other cause. (2/11)

This weekend, the federal government restricted incoming flights from the UK for 72 hrs in response to a genetic variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 circulating in the UK that appears to be more easily transmitted person-to-person. (3/11)

While this is not fully confirmed, there is sufficient evidence to prompt action. At this time, the variant does not appear to cause more severe symptoms or impact how the body responds to the virus, lab testing performance, or the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines. (4/11)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

19 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update. There are 1,352 new cases with 19,260 active case across Alberta. I’m sad to report an additional 26 deaths. My condolences to the families and friends mourning a loved one today. (1/4)

There are currently 777 people in hospital with 151 people in ICU. An additional 18,502 tests were completed on Dec. 18, bringing the total number of tests to 2,620,400. (2/4)

This weekend, please continue to limit in-person interactions as much as possible. The decisions we make now will affect our case rates and hospitalizations in the days and weeks to come. (3/4)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

19 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Over the last 24 hrs, we ID’d 1,413 new cases & completed about 19.5K tests. Our + rate stands at about 7.4% w/ 759 ppl in hosp, incl 141 in ICU. There are active alerts/outbreaks in 443 schools - about 19% - w/ 1,971 cases. (1/11)

Sadly, 25 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hrs. My thoughts are with everyone mourning a loved one right now. I know the current restrictions impact how you grieve, and I urge you to seek support in whatever ways are available to you. (2/11)

I know this has been yet another tough week for many Albertans. A difficult week in a difficult year.
However, we are starting to see positive signs in our province. On Tuesday, there were 1,286 new cases of COVID-19 identified, the lowest daily total since Nov. 26. (3/11)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

17 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: As of last night, 394 healthcare workers had received their 1st dose of vaccine. We are starting w/critical healthcare & long-term care workers & those living in continuing care to save lives & protect our healthcare system. (1/12)

We are moving quickly to make the doses we receive available to those who are eligible, and will continue to do that going forward. There are about 4.4 million Albertans. Please be patient & supportive of those in the initial groups to be immunized. (2/12)

Over the last 24 hrs, we ID’d 1,571 new cases & completed about 19.8K tests. Our positivity rate stands at about 7.9%. There are 763 ppl in hospital incl 138 in ICU. There are active alerts/outbreaks in 450 schools, or about 19% of schools in the prov w/126 on watch. (3/12)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

16 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: It is incredible that within 1 year of the virus being discovered, we already have a vaccine that’s 95% effective going into the arms of those caring for long-term care residents & the sickest patients in our hospitals. (1/11)

Any time there is a new vaccine, it can cause anxiety & questions. Canada has one of the most robust regulatory approval processes for new vaccines in the world. Health Canada moved quickly, but no steps were skipped. Rigorous testing & scrutiny was applied. (2/11)

The ingredients inside it are only those needed to keep the vaccine stable & safe. Clinical trials w/ 10s of thousands of ppl from multiple countries found no safety concerns. Health Canada is being cautious, making sure there is clear evidence before offering it to CDNs. (3/11)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

15 Dec

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Over the last 24hrs, we identified 1,341 cases & completed 16K+ tests. Our positivity rate stands at about 8.2%. 742 ppl are in hospital incl 137 in ICU. These numbers continue to be alarming. (1/6)

Other health concerns still occur: babies born, heart attacks & ppl having car collisions. Every COVID-19 hospitalization is an additional stress on the acute care system. We each need to continue to do all we can to help prevent one more person from ending up in hospital. (2/6)

Sadly, 11 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hrs. My thoughts and sympathies are with all those grieving the loss of family or friends from any cause. There are active alerts/outbreaks in 456 schools - about 19 % - w/ 1,943 cases incl 129 schools on watch. (3/6)

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