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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

6 Dec

I would like to provide a #COVID19AB update on Omicron variant. Since Dec. 3 we have confirmed 8 new cases of the variant, bringing our total to 12. 11 cases in AB have been identified in returning travelers & 1 is a household contact.(1/9)

These individuals are isolating, and all appropriate public health follow-up is underway. To date, only mild symptoms have been reported & these individuals are recovering at home. As w/the other cases, these individuals have done nothing wrong & should not be stigmatized.(2/9)

Some household members of these cases have tested positive for COVID but have not yet been confirmed as Omicron. 1 household contact recently attended an elementary school in North Zone & 1 attended a high school. Out of an abundance of caution, we have notified the schools.(3/9)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

24 Nov

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: The Alberta Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended adults wait at least 8 weeks between 1st and 2nd doses of mRNA COVID vaccines. Evidence shows longer intervals can result in higher vaccine effectiveness. (1/10)

Based on data from Alberta & other jurisdictions, the risk of myocarditis following Moderna vaccine is higher than following Pfizer vaccine, especially in those aged 12 to 29. We advise that anyone aged 12 to 29 receive the Pfizer vaccine rather than Moderna. (2/10)

Over the past 24 hours, we ID’d 253 new cases of COVID-19 & completed about 5.3K tests. Our positivity rate is about 5.2 per cent. (3/10)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

22 Nov

Here is a summary of the latest #COVID19AB numbers: There are now 463 people in hospital due to COVID-19. Of the 365 non-ICU, 70.9% are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Of the 98 in ICU, 85.7% are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. (1/6)

In the last 24 hours, we ID’d 269 new cases of COVID-19 from about 4.8K tests. On Nov 20, 386 new cases were ID’d from about 7.6K tests. On Nov 19, we ID’d 470 new cases from about 9.4K tests. Up-to-date data can be found at alberta.ca/covid-19-alber… (2/6)

Sadly, 6 new deaths related to COVID-19 were reported to Alberta Health since Nov 18. I extend my sincere condolences to all who are grieving today. (3/6)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

12 Oct

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: On Oct, 8. we ID’d 1,085 new cases, Oct. 9 we ID’d 1,039 new cases & 628 new cases on Oct. 10. Over the past 24 hrs we ID’d 606 new cases & completed about 7.3K tests - our positivity rate was about 8.3%. (1/11)

There are active alerts/outbreaks in 464 schools - 13 on outbreak. Over the last few days, we’ve seen an encouraging decline in active cases & a falling positivity rate. These are early signs the growing # of vaccinated ABs & public health measures are having an impact. (2/11)

But we are not yet through this 4th wave & the effect it has on our health-care system. There are 1,053 people being treated for COVID-19 in hospital incl 242 in ICU. While it’s good news these numbers appear to have plateaued, they are still extremely high. (3/11)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

5 Oct

Here is a summary of today’s #COVID19AB update: In the last 24hrs, we ID’d 663 new cases & completed about 8K tests. Our + rate is about 8.8%. This is good news, but we must continue to watch closely as a single day’s numbers is less important than overall trends. (1/11)

Currently, 1,094 ppl are being treated for COVID-19 in hospital, incl 252 in ICU. Sadly, 26 more deaths were also reported. My condolences go to their loved ones, and to all who have lost a family member or friend during this difficult time. (2/11)

Cases have been rising for the past several wks. While this has impacted all ages, we have seen the highest rates recently in school-aged ABs. Those between 5 - 19 yrs. old currently make up about a 1/4 of active cases. (3/11)

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Dr. Deena Hinshaw

@CMOH_Alberta

23 Sep

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)

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