Alberta health officials are advising nearly 50 people of possible exposure to COVID-19 at a Calgary immunization centre last week and sending them to get tested for the virus.
Alberta Health Services said Tuesday that a health-care worker who worked at the South Calgary Health Centre on Tuesday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and on Thursday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., has since tested positive for COVID-19.
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“AHS is reaching out to the individuals directly and only those who are contacted by Health Link require testing,” AHS said in a news release.
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“Risk of exposure is believed to be low due to the continuous and correct use of PPE at the site, as well as the strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place.”
A total of 49 people who had appointments during the outlined times are being contacted “out of an abundance of caution,” AHS said.
“Strict COVID-19 safety protocols remain in place at all vaccination sites for the protection of both staff and clients.”
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