U of A researcher to study quality of antibody responses in COVID-19 patients
A serology test is a blood test that detects the presence of antibodies in a person’s blood, which will indicate if the person has previously been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Continue reading
City of Edmonton staff propose more snow clearing, new parking ban but no mention of calcium chloride program
Last year, there were concerns and complaints about poor snow clearing in residential neighbourhoods, particularly when it came to cul de sacs. Continue reading
Relaxed visitor policies at Alberta continuing care centres expected in coming weeks
Visitor restrictions were placed at continuing care facilities in Alberta early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus R value in Alberta remains low after parts of economy reopened
The reproduction number explains, if one infected person is introduced into a community, how many secondary people would become infected. Continue reading
Thousands of Edmontonians continue to book appointments for COVID-19 testing
The number of appointments booked in the Edmonton zone has grown from around 600 a day at the end of May to more than 1,000 a day in early to mid-June. Continue reading
Alberta Health releases more detailed guidance on cohorts, how to form them
Cohorts are a “bubble” where members do not have to physically distance from one another; members are encouraged to stay within their cohort rather than interact with others outside that circle. Continue reading
Hundreds of ‘excess deaths’ in Alberta amid COVID-19 pandemic
Excess deaths, also known as excess mortality, refers to situations where there are more deaths during a particular time period than what is expected, based on historical data. Continue reading
Edmonton doctor shares ‘new normal’ at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in the age of COVID-19
Global News was given an inside look at the inner workings of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Continue reading
New COVID-19 outbreaks at 3 Edmonton continuing care facilities
These new outbreaks would be the first new ones in a few months. Previously, the only other continuing care facility with an outbreak in the city was Kensington Village. Continue reading
Alberta researchers genome sequence COVID-19 samples to track strains of virus, monitor spread
Reading the viral genome will allow researchers and scientists to determine the origins of the viruses found in Albertans, such as Asia, Europe or the United States, and how the virus is moving. Continue reading
Police say south Edmonton strip plaza fire was ‘deliberately set’
Carolin Maran, a spokesperson for Edmonton Police Service, said investigators have determined the blaze at 99 Street and 47 Avenue was deliberately set. Continue reading
Alberta doctors say fall will see spike in respiratory viruses with influenza and COVID-19
Albertans are being reminded that there is typically a spike in influenza and other respiratory viruses in the fall, leading to questions of what this fall could look like with both influenza and COVID-19. Continue reading
High demand for COVID-19 testing leads AHS to expand capacity, extend hours at south assessment centre
According to numbers provided by AHS, the number of people booking appointments for COVID-19 testing has grown from 604 people on May 29 to 3,417 people on June 8. Continue reading
Alberta to allow expanded cohorts in Stage 2: How it works and what’s involved
The province’s new guidelines on cohorts, set to take effect Friday, will allow Albertans to expand their social circles, though the chief medical officer of health said there must still be vigilance to limit the spread of the virus. Continue reading
Edmontonians flock to drop-in COVID-19 testing centre
According to numbers provided by AHS, 556 people were tested at the centre, located at 7319 29 Avenue, on Wednesday – the first day the drop-in option was available. Continue reading