Alberta COVID-19 testing
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406 new Alberta COVID-19 cases over weekend, Hinshaw warns that herd immunity approach ‘serious and deadly’As Alberta added 406 new cases of COVID-19 from testing done over the weekend and announced it has now tested over one million people, Dr. Deena Hinshaw warned against the concept of herd immunity.HealthSep 28, 2020
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How pooling samples could impact COVID-19 testing in AlbertaAlberta is piloting a new COVID-19 testing method that will see asymptomatic samples pooled together.HealthAug 25, 2020
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Alberta doctors concerned with high demand for COVID-19 testing, province’s preparedness for testing in fallThere are worries if Alberta's coronavirus testing system is strained right now, it may not be able to handle demand in the fall — which will see not only COVID-19 but an expected increase in respiratory illnesses.HealthJul 28, 2020
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Using online tools will help protect vulnerable Albertans and speed up test results: HinshawAlbertans are being encouraged to participate in initiatives like MyHealth Records and a new online risk tool amid the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthJul 27, 2020
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Alberta Health Services sees surge in coronavirus testing demand, long wait timesMore people want coronavirus tests in the province, which has increased wait times for appointments and results, according to Alberta Health Services.HealthJul 23, 2020
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Coronavirus: Alberta returns to ‘gold standard’ nasal pharyngeal swabs as global supply reboundsDuring the height of the pandemic, there was a global shortage of the nasal pharyngeal swabs.HealthJun 26, 2020
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Recall issued for rapid coronavirus test with $9.5M Alberta Health Services contractThe company behind a rapid coronavirus test that was expected to be massively rolled out in rural Alberta has voluntarily recalled its product.HealthMay 3, 2020
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Alberta testing anti-malaria drug as early COVID-19 treatment; U of A studying Ebola drugThe Alberta Hope COVID-19 study will recruit 1,600 at-risk Albertans to determine whether taking a five-day treatment of hydroxychloroquine lowers their hospitalization rates.HealthApr 13, 2020
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AHS partners with biotechnology company to create rapid testing for COVID-19The rapid test will help Alberta Health Services conduct more efficient tests in remote and rural communities across the province.HealthMar 30, 2020
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