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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

21 Jan, 10 tweets, 3 min read

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Over the last 24 hrs, we ID’d 678 new cases & completed about 14K tests. The positivity rate was about 4.8%. (1/10)

There are alerts in 178 schools & outbreaks in 4, w/ 282 cases total. In-school transmission has occurred in 23 schools, w/ 20 of these having only 1 case occur as a result. We are now averaging 80 new cases/day in school-ages. The average was 140 before school started. (2/10)

Hospitalizations remain high, w/ 726 people in hosp, incl. 119 in ICU. 16 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hrs. Every death leaves a hole in the lives of their loved ones. I encourage all to reach out to ppl who are grieving & let them know they are not alone. (3/10)

Our positivity rate, active cases & hospitalizations continue to decline. This is good news & shows restrictions are helping to prevent more ppl from being exposed/getting sick w/ this virus & that the overwhelming majority of Albertans are doing their part. (4/10)

And w/ 96.5K doses of vaccine delivered, thousands of the most vulnerable seniors & health care workers now have an extra layer of protection. I am proud of the sacrifices & community spirit that Albertans have shown to produce these encouraging numbers. (5/10)

We are not in the clear just yet. Our cases are falling, but we still have the second highest active case rates per capita in Canada. While our hospitalizations have decreased significantly from the peak, they remain extremely high. (6/10)

Despite our progress, we have the same # of COVID patients in hospital today as we did on Dec. 8 – when our current restrictions were 1st announced. Our health system continues to experience significant strains & we must ease this burden as quickly as possible. (7/10)

We need to continue to drive community transmission down. It is essential we keep the current measures in place for a little while longer. We all need to make good choices and to rigorously follow all legal orders & limit in-person interactions as much as possible. (8/10)

As we go into the weekend, I let’s all be intentional & thoughtful w/ our outings & outdoor gatherings, especially as temps drop & it’s difficult to stay outside for long periods. The choices we all make will help determine how the coming months look in our province. (9/10)

My next live update will take place on Monday, January 25. We will share updated #COVID19AB case numbers online at alberta.ca/covid19 tomorrow afternoon. (10/10)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

21 Jan

I have heard some questions from parents, teachers and others around safety in schools. These are challenging times and I know that parents, students, staff and families are working incredibly hard. (1/5)

There are no risk-free options w/ COVID, but our data indicates the current school model is largely effective at limiting in-school transmission. As of yesterday, 167 schools were on alert & 2 outbreaks declared w/ 252 total cases. Only 18 schools have had in-school trans. (2/5)

Supporting students to be in school benefits our society & children + underscores the need to continue reducing community transmission to protect our schools. This is why we prioritized in-class school return while keeping other restrictions in place. (3/5)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

20 Jan

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)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

19 Jan

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)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

19 Jan

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)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

18 Jan

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)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

16 Jan

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)

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