Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24 hours we ID’d 313 new cases & completed about 8.5K tests. Our positivity rate is 3.8%. We have ID’d 161 new VoC cases. There are 329 ppl in hospital incl 83 in ICU. (1/5)
Sadly, 5 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My sympathies go out to these individuals’ families & friends & anyone mourning the loss of someone they loved. For a breakdown of case numbers across the province, visit alberta.ca/covid-19-alber… (2/5)
This pandemic has been difficult, especially for children & youth. Vaccines are our opportunity to get back to the activities that are important to our families. Today, I have sent a letter to parents & guardians of K-12 students about the importance & safety of vaccines. (3/5)
As a doctor & a parent, I know how crucial it is to protect our kids & how overwhelming it can be when we hear conflicting information. This letter is to ensure parents & guardians have accurate information to base these important decisions on. alberta.ca/assets/documen… (4/5)
All Albertans age 12+ are now eligible to be vaccinated, both to protect themselves & others in their homes & communities. To book a vaccine appointment, contact AHS online, 811 or any participating pharmacy. Some family physicians are giving vaccines as well. (5/5)

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11 Jun
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB numbers: Over the last 24hrs we ID’d 170 new cases & completed about 6.7K tests. Our positivity rate is 2.8%. We have ID’d 204 new VoC cases. For a breakdown of case numbers, visit alberta.ca/covid-19-alber…. (1/5)
There are currently 296 ppl in hospital being treated for COVID-19 including 79 in ICU. Sadly, 3 new deaths were reported over the past 24hrs. My condolences go to their family, friends and anyone grieving a loss today. (2/5)
Vaccines are safe & our best defense against COVID. If you haven’t received your 1st dose yet book an appt w/AHS or a participating pharmacy. Or, visit an AHS walk-in clinic. albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page172… (3/5)
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11 Jun
I would like to address concerns about the Foothill Medical Centre outbreak & vaccinated individuals testing positive for COVID-19. COVID vaccines provide excellent protection & dramatically reduce the risk of severe outcomes, but they do not make us invincible. (1/6)
Even after immunization, it is rare but possible to contract COVID-19. Thanks to vaccines, even then you are less likely to experience severe illness, hospitalization & death. While no vaccine is guaranteed to prevent 100% of any illness, these vaccines are very protective. (2/6)
It appears that all but one case is hospital-acquired, so cases were in hospital for other reasons before their infections. I’m glad to see 1 of the 2 units came off outbreak on Wednesday. (3/6)
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10 Jun
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: I will be away next week. My live updates will be postponed until June 22. Deputy CMOH Dr. Andre Corriveau & our health team will keep you informed w/ online updates. Online data will continue to be posted daily. (1/8)
Over the last 24hrs, we ID’d 178 new cases of COVID-19 & completed about 5.5K tests. Our positivity rate is 3.3%. We have ID’d 138 VoC cases in the last 24hrs. 238 schools are on outbreak/alert. Hospitalizations continue to decline w/306 ppl in hospital, incl 81 in ICU. (2/8)
Sadly, 6 new deaths were reported in the last 24hrs, a reminder that we continue to see the impacts of the 3rd wave. My thoughts are with the family, friends, neighbours & communities of these individuals as they mourn their loved ones. (3/8)
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9 Jun
I want to talk briefly about a point I made yesterday in my media availability, as I feel it’s an important one. (1/6)
The goal of our response has always been to balance the health risks from COVID-19 with the impacts of the restrictions designed to stop its spread. (2/6)
With cases declining and vaccinations rising, we all must get ready to face a new challenge: Learning to live safely as restrictions ease and life starts to feel closer to normal. (3/6)
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9 Jun
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: I would like to remind ABs that it is critically important to disclose COVID-19 symptoms when seeking healthcare so health teams can enact safety protocols. This will help you get the care you need & keep everyone safe. (1/9)
We have administered 3.1M+ doses of COVID-19 vaccine. 67% of ABs 12+ have at least 1 dose & 15% are fully vaccinated with 2. Over the last 24hrs we ID’d 139 new cases & completed about 3.4K tests. Our positivity rate is 4.2%. We ID’d 74 additional VoCs in the last 24hrs. (2/9)
There are active alerts/outbreaks in 241 schools. Last week, AB’s R value was 0.74. There are 4.4K active cases– 20K fewer than 1 month ago. Our + rate has averaged 4.5% over the last 7 days - a sharp drop from 11.7% in early May. Rapid progress is being made across AB. (3/9)
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25 May
Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: Thank you to everyone who made safe choices & followed the rules over the long weekend, incl the 16K+ ppl who were tested & the 86K+ ppl who were vaccinated. (1/7)
AHS reported a 4% no-show rate over the last 3 days. This is not resulting in wastage but takes an appt from someone who wants it & slows down our ability to vaccinate ABs as quickly as possible. If you make an appt, please keep it or cancel it. It helps everyone out. (2/7)
Over the last 24hrs, we ID’d 387 new cases & completed about 4K tests. Our + rate is 9.9%. There are 565 ppl in hospital, incl 158 in ICU. Sadly, 9 new deaths in ppl aged 42 to 84 were reported in the last 24hrs. My sympathies go to their families, friends & communities. (3/7)
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