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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

10 Mar, 9 tweets, 2 min read

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Over the last 24 hrs, we ID’d 399 new cases of COVID-19 & completed about 10.4K tests. Our positivity rate is 3.7%. There are active alerts or outbreaks in 259 schools, or about 11% of the schools in AB w/ 1,017 total cases. (1/9)

We have ID’d 47 new variant cases – 734 total. AB has been able to slow the growth of variants. Active cases w/variants have risen from 3-9% the past 6 wks. Other jurisdictions have risen from 3-4% to over 1/2 of cases. If we work together, we can continue to limit spread. (2/9)

There are 254 ppl in hospital, incl. 37 in ICU. Sadly, 2 new deaths were reported in the last 24hrs. This leaves 2 more families grieving their loved ones. My sympathies go to them, those who are in hosp. or ICU & the families who are watching loved ones battle this virus. (3/9)

We have administered close to 309K doses of vaccine incl. 91K+ ABs now fully immunized w/ 2 doses. 138K ABs 75+, not residing in continuing care or DSL, have been vaccinated or have appts, helping to protect the most vulnerable from serious outcomes. (4/9)

Today, we opened appointments for the AstraZeneca vaccine to ABs born in 1957 & First Nations, Metis or Inuit individuals born in 1972. As of 2:30 pm 11.5K+ eligible individuals had already booked their AstraZeneca appts. Appts continue to be available in all AHS zones. (5/9)

Tomorrow at 8am we will open appts. for AB born in 1958, & FNMI individuals born in 1973 & will continue booking eligible ppl as AZ supply allows. Demand & 811 call volume are expected to remain high. If you can, we recommend you book online or during off-peak hours. (6/9)

It’s important to note that Individuals who were eligible today will retain their eligibility and we will be adding this additional birth year so that it will be two years eligible tomorrow, and so on. (7/9)

If you are eligible to get the vaccine, please do so, & encourage your friends & neighbours to as well. The more people who become immunized, the less the virus will be able to mutate and the less it will impact our communities. (8/9)

Even if you’ve been vaccinated, all public health orders still apply. It can be tempting to let your guard down, but we need to better study & understand the effectiveness of the vaccines in preventing transmission before we can safely alter policies. (9/9)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

9 Mar

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we have identified 255 new cases & completed 5.4K+ tests. Our positivity rate is 4.6%. (1/4)

There are 263 people in hospital, including 37 in ICU. Sadly, 6 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go out to the loved ones of these individuals & anyone mourning a loss today. (2/4)

With the easing of restrictions in Step 2, I ask all ABs to continue taking all the necessary steps to protect one another. COVID-19 & its variants will seize any opportunity to spread through our families & our communities. It is up to each of us to not let that happen. (3/4)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

9 Mar

I know that some parents may be wondering about school safety and the effectiveness of our current measures against #COVID19AB variants. So far, 32 schools have had a variant case exposure. Of these, only 9 have had any in-school transmission. (1/6)

It’s important to remember that the variants of concern spread the same way as the current dominant strain – by being close to an infectious person. Measures that limit transmission and reduce close contact, among other steps, work on variants too. (2/6)

Since in-person learning began, evidence suggests that schools are not a primary driver of COVID-19 transmission and that measures in place to minimize spread are largely working thanks to the effort and attention of our teachers, staff & students. (3/6)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

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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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

6 Mar

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)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

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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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

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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