Alberta Coronavirus News

• Coronavirus vaccine vials may hold more doses than previously thought, officials say

  Officials revealed Thursday that some vials of the coronavirus vaccine could contain six doses, one more than the five previously thought to be in each vial.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
  
• Lethbridge businesses discuss impacts of new COVID-19 restrictions

  Owners of businesses in Lethbridge spoke out on Thursday about the province's public health measures aimed at addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: Edmonton doctor raises contact tracing concerns

  An Alberta doctor speaks out as the number of COVID-19 cases with unknown sources is growing and making contact tracing difficult.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Face coverings now mandatory when indoors in public spaces in Strathcona County

  A bylaw that temporarily requres people to wear a face covering when indoors in public spaces in Strathcona County took effect on Monday.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2020
• No new COVID-19 deaths in Alberta as province eases reopening requirement for businesses

  There have been no new COVID-19-related deaths in Alberta over the past 24 hours but it is still too early to assess the impact last week's relaunch of the economy is having in the province, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Tuesday.

  Health

  May 19, 2020
• Airdrie mother dies alone in Calgary nursing home after contracting COVID-19

  A woman is hoping clearer messaging from the province will save another family heartbreak after she said her mother died alone in a Calgary long-term care facility. 

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2020
• Alberta COVID-19 cases pass 3,000 while meat plant-related cases reach 478

  Alberta's total number of COVID-19  cases has surpassed 3,000 and the number of cases linked to two meat plants in the province continues to rise as well, according to the province's chief medical officer of health.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2020
• Alberta bans most visits to hospitals as 5 more people die of COVID-19

  Five more Albertans have died after becoming ill with COVID-19, bringing the total number of novel coronavirus-related deaths in the province to 18, Premier Jason Kenney said Friday afternoon.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2020
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• Alberta has 13 deaths due to COVID-19, including 4 at McKenzie Towne Continuing Care

  One individual was a man in his 90s who was a resident of the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre in Calgary, where there are now 65 cases of COVID-19.

  Health

  Apr 2, 2020
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• Alberta government to introduce 3 bills amid COVID-19 pandemic

  Alberta's government house leader is schedule to hold a media availability Tuesday morning to discuss legislation needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and the downturn in the energy sector.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2020