We're still waiting for the presser to start, any guesses on what time things get underway?
It was scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
It was scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
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Today's #COVID19AB update:
New cases: 1,021
Testing: 14,200/7.2%
In hospital: 802
In ICU: 152
Sadly, 11 new deaths are being reported.
New cases: 1,021
Testing: 14,200/7.2%
In hospital: 802
In ICU: 152
Sadly, 11 new deaths are being reported.
BREAKING: @jkenney says single Albertans can visit another household to attend a holiday event between Dec. 23-28. Households may host two single people.
@jkenney Kenney says the changes mean single people can celebrate the holidays with others, parents can host children.
@jkenney If measures were lifted for the holidays, Kenney says we would lose all the ground we've made in recent weeks and the health care system would be overwhelmed in short order and force widespread cancellation of surgeries.
@jkenney "Please do everything you can to avoid turning Christmas into a super-spreader event." says Kenney
@jkenney Kenney talking about delivery of second doses of vaccine,
6,825 will go to Edmonton and Calgary
1,950 will go to Red Deer
9,755 will go to 10 rural centres.
3,071 doses administered as of DEc. 21.
6,825 will go to Edmonton and Calgary
1,950 will go to Red Deer
9,755 will go to 10 rural centres.
3,071 doses administered as of DEc. 21.
@jkenney Shandro up now, says total cases are about 2% of the population, which means most people are still susceptible to COVID-19.
@jkenney Shandro says massages will be allowed, with a prescription from a phsyician or a referral from another health care provider like a chiropractor or physiotherapist
@jkenney Hinshaw reiterating the new rules for single Albertans: you can go to ONE gathering between Dec. 23-28. Households may host up to TWO single people at a gathering.
@jkenney Masks should still be worn, along with distancing, and hand sanitizer should be used
@jkenney Hinshaw talking about importance of mental health, says there are supports available, visit ahs.ca/helpintoughtim… for info and numbers. @Distress_Centre also avail 24/7
@jkenney @Distress_Centre Q: With COVID variant, is province looking at more measures for travelers, do you think it is already in Alberta?
A: Info we have there is no evidence variant is in Alberta or Canada, testing to ensure. Current measure will protect against it. Variant may spread faster.
A: Info we have there is no evidence variant is in Alberta or Canada, testing to ensure. Current measure will protect against it. Variant may spread faster.
@jkenney @Distress_Centre Q: How much of a role have the latest measures played in reducing COVID numnbers?
A: Individual day numbers are linked to testing. Good news cases seem to be stabilizing, but positivity rate still 7.2%, have to look at all metrics.
A: Individual day numbers are linked to testing. Good news cases seem to be stabilizing, but positivity rate still 7.2%, have to look at all metrics.
@jkenney @Distress_Centre Q: With second batch of vaccines, will second phase of vaccinations be moved up? How will contact tracing hiring be done by the end of the year?
A: Recruiting has been ongoing for some time. Shandro says vaccinations will not be accelerated
A: Recruiting has been ongoing for some time. Shandro says vaccinations will not be accelerated
@jkenney @Distress_Centre Q: for the premier, will ARCHES safe consumption site be reopened after missing money was accounted for?
A: Kenney says questions raised from audit, also caused harm to the community, no intention to renew funding calgary.ctvnews.ca/missing-arches…
A: Kenney says questions raised from audit, also caused harm to the community, no intention to renew funding calgary.ctvnews.ca/missing-arches…
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