Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: We have added to the daily symptom screening checklist the recommendation that unvaccinated & partially vaccinated individuals quarantine for 14 days if they have been exposed to a + COVID case in their household. (1/10)
Living in the same home as someone w/ COVID puts you at the highest risk of infection & spreading the virus to others. This is not for other close contacts, such as classmates in school or a workplace. There are other health measures already in place for these settings. (2/10)
In the last 24hrs, we ID’d 1,660 new cases & completed about 18K tests. Our + rate is about 9.4%. 1,058 ppl are in hospital, incl 226 in ICU. 100% of new ICU admissions were unvaccinated. Sadly, 17 new deaths were also reported. My condolences go to anyone mourning a loss. (3/10) 
To date we have not seen an increase in the proportion of young people that are experiencing severe outcomes from COVID. By lowering transmission in all ages & by eligible ABs getting vaccinated, we can help protect those who aren’t old enough yet to access vaccine. (4/10)
Every Albertan turning 12 this year and older has been eligible to get vaccinated for about 4 months. I cannot stress enough the importance of making this choice — to protect you, those around you, our communities, and our health-care system. (5/10)
ABs who have not been fully vaccinated are about 15x more likely than those w/ 2 doses to end up in the hosp from COVID-19. They are about 40x more likely to be admitted to the ICU. About 77% of ABs in hospital w/ COVID-19 & 92% in ICU are not fully vaccinated. (6/10)
Rumours that vaccines don’t work against the Delta variant are categorically untrue. In AB, COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be 85% effective against infection w/ Delta after 2 doses. COVID-19 vaccines are even more highly effective at preventing severe disease & death. (7/10)
No vaccine is 100% effective. A very small % of fully vaccinated ppl will still get COVID-19 if exposed or have conditions that mean their body cannot respond fully to vaccines. Preventing breakthrough cases requires the rest of us to form a protective shield around them. (8/10)
Those who have had COVID-19 & recovered are not exempt from the Restrictions Exemption Program. Everyone needs proof of vaccine, or a recent negative result on a privately purchased test, to enter businesses in the program. It is still best to get fully vaccinated. (9/10)
With high transmission right now, anyone could be re-infected & transmit COVID-19 to others who may be more vulnerable to severe outcomes. That is why masking in indoor public spaces & staying at home when feeling ill is mandatory for everyone in all areas of Alberta. (10/10)
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