We're expecting to hear from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw at 3:30 p.m.
Earlier today, a group of cabinet ministers, the Premier and Dr. Hinshaw met to discuss how to lift Alberta's COVID-19 restrictions.
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Earlier today, a group of cabinet ministers, the Premier and Dr. Hinshaw met to discuss how to lift Alberta's COVID-19 restrictions.
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/dr-hinshaw-to-…
Dr. Hinshaw's up now. She's thanking everyone who followed the rules over the long weekend.
But, she says there has been an increase in people not showing up to vaccine appointments (4%+ no show rate).
Remember: cancel your appointment if you can't make it
But, she says there has been an increase in people not showing up to vaccine appointments (4%+ no show rate).
Remember: cancel your appointment if you can't make it
Alberta's R-value is now 0.67. That means cases are coming down (quickly).
Dr. Hinshaw says restrictions are working.
Dr. Hinshaw says restrictions are working.
Dr. Hinshaw says we are close to being able to ease restrictions. But, doesn't provide any details about what that plan might look like.
In the interim, she says we need to keep following the rules.
In the interim, she says we need to keep following the rules.
I asked Dr. Hinshaw about ventilation in schools. The ATA has been calling for improved ventilation measures for nearly a year with little done.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says schools are safe, and there are many tools to fight COVID in schools.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says schools are safe, and there are many tools to fight COVID in schools.
Question from @LiciaCorbella: Do you agree with the decision from the federal government to shutdown the border vaccination program with the Blackfeet Nation?
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says her team wasn't involved in the decision, and there are appointments for people in Alberta.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says her team wasn't involved in the decision, and there are appointments for people in Alberta.
Question from @DylanShort_: when will the rollout start for second doses of AstraZeneca (with the remaining 7,000+ doses in stock)?
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says a decision on 2nd dose for people who got AZ hasn't been made yet.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says a decision on 2nd dose for people who got AZ hasn't been made yet.
Follow up: when will we learn about the reopening plan?
Answer: this week. Dr. Hinshaw won't provide details.
Answer: this week. Dr. Hinshaw won't provide details.
Question from @BillFortierCTV: High level is at 11.3% vaccinated. Why?
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says the population in that area is younger. She says AHS may need to provide "a little more effort" to address community concerns and make vaccines available.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says the population in that area is younger. She says AHS may need to provide "a little more effort" to address community concerns and make vaccines available.
Question from @Lauren_Global: when will we roll out second doses?
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says she doesn't know for sure.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says she doesn't know for sure.
Follow up: will Alberta's reopening plan look like B.C.'s?
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says they look at the examples set by all of Alberta's neighboring jurisdictions.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says they look at the examples set by all of Alberta's neighboring jurisdictions.
Question from @sunrickbell: how can we go from where we are right now to hosting a Calgary Stampede in July?
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says more people need to get vaccinated and everyone needs to follow the restrictions right now.
Answer: Dr. Hinshaw says more people need to get vaccinated and everyone needs to follow the restrictions right now.
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