Alberta COVID-19 Vaccines

• Harassment over COVID-19 restrictions prompts Alberta restaurant to pause indoor dining

  A Calgary-area restaurant has closed its doors after staff were subject to threats following the announcement management would be introducing a vaccine passport.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2021
  
• COVID-19: What are the political, moral impacts of anti-vaccine protests at hospitals?

  Hospital demonstrations have garnered criticism recently, with many condemning the decision to not only rally outside care centres but also interfere with patients and staff. 

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2021
  
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• Hockey Calgary won’t mandate vaccines for players, implements mask requirement

  In the return-to-play guidance, Hockey Calgary said the mask mandate will be in place for all players, coaches and team officials effective Friday, Aug. 27. 

  Sports

  Aug 26, 2021
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• First $1M COVID-19 lottery prize awarded to vaccinated Albertan

  Alberta entered Phase 3 of the Open for Summer plan on Thursday, July 1, with virtually all public health restrictions being lifted. 

  Health

  Jul 1, 2021
• NHL, CFL prizes added to Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery prizes

  The Alberta COVID-19 vaccine lottery already has three $1-million prize packages, as well as travel packages from WestJet and Air Canada, and the Calgary Stampede. 

  Health

  Jun 29, 2021
• COVID-19: Southern Alberta communities lagging behind on first-dose immunizations

  "Fort Macleod, County of Lethbridge, Coaldale, Vauxhall, Taber, Bow Island areas, County of Fort Mile, those areas have very low uptake."

  Health

  Jun 24, 2021
• Alberta expanding COVID-19 vaccine rollout for second doses

  Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro said anyone who received their first Pfizer or Moderna dose in May can book their second dose immediately.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2021
• Alberta announces COVID-19 vaccine lottery, 1st prize aimed at 70% 1st-dose goalpost

  As of Saturday, 68.5 per cent of those eligible had received their first dose of vaccine, and 19.2 per cent of Albertans aged 12 and over were fully immunized with two doses. 

  Health

  Jun 12, 2021
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• 10 COVID-19 Delta cases linked to Foothills outbreaks were fully vaccinated: Hinshaw

  Ten people confirmed to have the COVID-19 Delta variant linked to outbreaks at the Foothills Medical Centre were fully vaccinated with two doses before they contracted the illness.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021
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• Sluggish vaccine demand could put Alberta’s 3rd stage of reopening in jeopardy: Kenney

  While Alberta is on track to shift into Stage 2 of the Open for Summer plan, dwindling demand for first doses of COVID-19 vaccines could put the full reopening in jeopardy.

  Health

  Jun 7, 2021