Alberta COVID-19

• 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. 

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• COVID-19: Nearly 20% of Albertans double-vaccinated as province reports 179 new infections

  This weekend was the first to fall within Alberta's Stage 2 of reopening for summer, which saw restrictions on indoor dining loosen, as well as limits on outdoor gatherings. 

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• AHS breaks down vaccination data of COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak at Calgary hospital

  Alberta Health Services released more information Friday about the vaccination status of the health-care workers and patients who have tested positive for the variant.

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  Jun 11
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• Vaccine hesitancy: What prevents some Albertans from getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

  When it comes to vaccine hesitancy, it's not black and white. There’s a portion of the population who needs a bit more motivation before they roll up their sleeves.

  Canada

  Jun 11
• More than 158K COVID-19 vaccine appointments booked through AHS Thursday

  On Friday in Alberta, there were 296 people in hospital with the virus, 79 of whom were in ICU.

  Health

  Jun 11
• 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
• COVID-19: Calgary mask bylaw getting another look ahead of Stage 3 reopening

  With the provincial mask mandate set to lift when Alberta moves into Stage 3, Calgary city council is going to take another look at its mask bylaw.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• Calgary agency provides ‘very healing’ support for first responders during pandemic

  The pandemic brings added stresses for police, firefighters and paramedics. "We are afraid we'll bring COVID home to our families."

  Crime

  Jun 10
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• Kenney issues cease & desist letter to online news outlet: ‘A fabrication from beginning to end’

  Following an online story alleging Premier Jason Kenney and ministers dining indoors against Alberta public health orders, the Western Standard received a cease and desist letter.

  Politics

  Jun 10
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• Albertans who received 1st COVID-19 vaccine in April or earlier can book 2nd dose

  Premier Kenney announced Thursday that Alberta was speeding up the rollout of second doses of COVID-19 vaccine, making 650,000 more Albertans eligible.

  Economy

  Jun 10