Community transmission impacts all of us, including those in school. We all have a responsibility to help prevent the spread of #COVID19AB.

We all need to be careful, not only for ourselves but for people around us who are vulnerable. (1/6)
The number of active cases in school-aged Albertans has declined significantly since classes resumed on January 11, showing that the health measures we have in place are largely effective at reducing in-school transmission. (2/6)
Health officials have not required any school closures to date, though sometimes operational decisions can be made by a school authority. Local AHS officials work with cases and schools to prevent spread and protect the health of everyone involved. (3/6)
COVID-19 is still here and very much a threat. When cases rise in the community, we see cases rise in younger people too. We have seen a small increase in cases 5-19 in recent days. (4/6)
That’s why we all must do our part to keep COVID-19 out of schools. This includes making safe choices outside of school, during the hours before and after class. These are just as important. (5/6)
Let’s all keep following the public health measures in place and make safe choices every day to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our province (6/6)

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9 Mar
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: We have administered about 297.6K vaccine doses, 91K+ ABs are now fully immunized. Over the last 24 hrs, we ID’d 278 new cases & completed about 5.5K tests. We ID’d 6 new variant cases, for a total of 659. (1/12)
Our positivity rate is about 5.4% & our R-value province wide is 0.95. There are active alerts/outbreaks in 251 schools, about 10% of schools in AB w/ 961 cases since Jan. 11. There are 254 ppl in hospital for COVID-19 treatment, incl. 36 in ICU. (2/12)
Sadly, 6 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Each life lost reminds us about the serious nature of this virus and the need to protect each other from it. I extend my sympathies to all those mourning a loss no matter the cause. (3/12)
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26 Feb
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we have identified 356 new cases & completed about 9.2K tests. Our positivity rate is 3.9%. (1/4)
There are 269 people in hospital, including 55 in ICU. Sadly, 3 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go to the families, friends & anyone mourning the loss of someone they loved today. (2/4)
If you’re planning to meet up w/ friends or loved ones this weekend, remember to gather only outdoors in groups of 10 > as indoor visits are still restricted. COVID-19 & its variants are still here. Please continue to follow current health measures & help keep ppl safe. (3/4)
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24 Feb
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we have identified 430 new cases & completed about 9.5K tests. Our positivity rate is 4.6%. (1/4)
There are 307 people in hospital, including 56 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)
AHS is working extremely hard to book ABs age 75+ as fast as possible. I know there have been challenges & that it can be frustrating to wait. Thank you for your patience today & as the rollout continues. 25K+ have already booked & many more will come in the days ahead. (3/4)
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23 Feb
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: We have admin. 180K+ doses of vaccine. 73K+ ABs are fully immunized. In the last 24hrs, we ID’d 267 new cases & completed 6.3K+ tests. Our positivity rate is about 4.4%. There are alerts/outbreaks in 231 schools w/846 cases. (1/9)
There are 326 ppl in hosp. incl 51 in ICU. Sadly, 11 new deaths were reported in the last 24hrs. My heartfelt sympathies go to the families and friends of these individuals, as well as anyone who is mourning the loss of someone they loved, no matter the cause. (2/9)
Every part of AB/sector of society is touched by COVID-19. We must be compassionate w/ those exposed or who test +. Stigma & blame risk driving cases/spread underground & discouraging ppl from getting tested. We all have a role in supporting each other & reducing spread. (3/9)
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22 Feb
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: We have administered 173K+ doses of vaccine & 69K+ ABs are fully immunized. Over the last 24hrs, we ID’d 273 new cases incl 11 new variant cases & completed 6.1K+ tests. Our positivity rate is about 4.5%. (1/13)
There are 324 ppl in hospital, incl. 53 in ICU. Sadly, 16 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hrs. Many were from Dec. & ID’d post-mortem. Every death & case is not merely a number but a fellow Albertan who loved and was loved by many. (2/13)
There are 235 schools under alert/outbreak, about 10% of all schools in AB w/ 840 cases since Jan. 11. The R value for the province is 1.03. This includes 0.93 for #YEG, 0.95 for #YYC & 1.13 for the rest of AB. A reproductive number of 1+ means cases are rising. (3/13)
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Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: We have administered 149K+ doses of vaccine and 54K+ are fully immunized w/2 doses. Over the last 24 hrs, we have ID’d 263 new cases & completed about 5.2K tests. (1/9)
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