Alberta PPE

• AHS changes recommendations for COVID-19 PPE, staff now asked to wear eye protection

  AHS said its experience through the pandemic has shown "the use of a mask and eye protection provides appropriate protection for staff in close contact with COVID-19 patients."

  Health

  Dec 2, 2020
  
• Should more be done to protect seniors facilities as COVID-19 cases rise in Alberta?

  There are 13 long-term care facilities and 11 supportive living locations in the AHS Edmonton Zone with a COVID-19 outbreak.

  Health

  Nov 13, 2020
  
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• Business advocates ask Alberta government to supply non-AHS doctors with PPE, according to CFIB survey

  A CFIB survey shows that a majority of private-sector health-care providers are concerned about the cost and supply of PPE.

  Health

  Jul 3, 2020
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• Alberta partners with fast-food restaurants to distribute 4 non-medical masks to every resident

  The health minister announced that the government has partnered with A&W, McDonald's Canada and Tim Hortons to distribute non-medical masks to every Alberta resident.

  Health

  May 29, 2020
• University of Alberta works with AHS to make 3D-printed face shields

  Faculty and staff at the University of Alberta are making 3D-printed face shields to help keep up stocks of protective equipment amid the COVID-19 crisis.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2020
• Coronavirus: Plane full of PPE lands in Edmonton from China

  A cargo plane full of personal protective equipment landed at the Edmonton International Airport late Sunday night.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2020
• Coronavirus: Alberta assures ample supply of PPE ahead of shipments to B.C., Quebec and Ontario

  Alberta health officials are assuring the public the province has a sufficient supply of personal protective equipment as it donates millions of pieces of equipment to Quebec, Ontario and B.C.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2020