With the easing of 3 restrictions this week, pls continue to make good choices. If you gather outside w/family or friends, choose to do so safely w/ no more than 10 ppl & at a safe distance from each other. Indoor gatherings are still prohibited. Don’t share food/drinks. (1/4)
If you go for a haircut, pedicure or other service opening this week, wear a mask & follow the business’s health/safety protocols. These services need to be appointment-based, no walk-ins are permitted. There must be 2m between clients at all locations within the business. (2/4)
Cancel your apt if you feel unwell. Do not endanger your service provider or other patrons. If going to a mall, grocery store or other retail, go alone or only w/ household members. Wear a mask over your mouth & nose, keep 2m from others & frequently sanitize your hands. (3/4)
Thank you for making safe choices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The next few weeks are an opportunity to bring case #s down & reduce pressure on our health system. (4/4)
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Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Canada’s review process is among the best in the world. Both vaccines we are using went through a rigorous testing & Health Canada approval process. Vaccine safety monitoring is of the utmost importance. (1/11)
We have administered 95K+ doses of Pfizer & Moderna vaccines, 18 adverse events were reported w/an overall rate lower than this year’s pneumococcal vaccine program. 6 were allergic reactions, others incl diarrhea, vomiting or rash. We will continue to monitor every dose. (2/11)
I want ABs to understand that we are watching closely, and that the benefits of these vaccines far outweigh the risks. I hope this info helps Albertans make an informed choice to get immunized when it’s their turn. That choice will save lives. (3/11)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Over the last 24 hrs, we identified 456 new cases & completed about 8.2K tests. The positivity rate was about 5.6%. There are active alerts in 147 schools and outbreaks in 2 schools, about 6% of schools w/212 cases. (1/5)
Our positivity rate is still far above the 1-3% from summer & fall. While having fewer ppl showing symptoms & needing testing is good, I want to remind anyone w/ symptoms of COVID-19 to stay home & book testing immediately. (2/5)
There are 740 ppl in hospital, incl. 119 in ICU. Sadly, 17 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hrs. My sympathies are w/ their family & friends. These were parents, grandparents, siblings, co-workers, neighbours and friends to many & their loss is felt across Alberta. (3/5)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Over the last 24 hrs we’ve ID’d 474 new cases & completed about 8.5K tests. There are 739 ppl in hosp. incl 120 in ICU. 11 deaths were reported, a reminder of the seriousness of COVID-19 & the need to protect all ABs from it. (1/6)
Residents & staff at all 357 long-term care & designated supported living facilities have received vaccinations. We started w/ those ppl as they are most vulnerable to severe outcomes. To date, 66% of all COVID-19 deaths in AB have been in these facilities. (2/6)
Once supply increases, we will be able to start offering the vaccine to seniors 75+ & First Nations, Métis & persons 65+ living in a First Nations community or Metis Settlement. While we cannot control the amount of vaccine avail., we’re working hard to immunize Albertans. (3/6)
I’ve recently heard lots of questions about why we’re not holding back all second doses of the COVID19 vaccine. This is important, so let me explain. 1/6
We are trying to protect as many Albertans as possible, while still accounting for second doses as deliveries arrive. This allows us to use our limited supply to reach more people sooner with early protection, while still making sure that everyone gets a second dose. 2/6
Studies on the vaccine show that 14 days after the first dose, on average, 92% of people are protected from getting sick with COVID-19 for the next several weeks.
The second dose is still necessary & everyone will be offered one. (3/6)
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hrs we have identified 785 new cases & completed about 13,500 tests. Our positivity rate is about 5.5%. (1/4)
There are 796 people in hospital, including 124 in ICU. Sadly, 13 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go to the families, friends & anyone mourning the loss of a loved one today. (2/4)
Although we’ve seen a decline in transmission, our health-care system is still at risk. Please continue to follow current health measures this weekend & gather only with people in your household. (3/4)
I've heard some questions and concerns from yesterday’s call for eligible health care workers to book vaccines.
You have done remarkable work for many months, caring for ABs when they need it most. Thank you for the work you do every day. (1/6)
Given the uncertainty with vaccine supply into Alberta, @AHS_media is actively pushing for bookings when they have vaccine available. They have doses available for this weekend, and we want every appointment to be filled if possible. (2/6)
AHS experienced a technical issue with its online booking tool for a short period last night, but it's now been fixed. I know that's frustrating and thanks for your patience. (3/6)