COVID-19 Alberta
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COVID-19: 2nd-dose vaccine info for Albertans immunized in May expected ‘later this week’On the weekend, Alberta launched its COVID-19 vaccine lottery, aimed at getting more of the eligible population immunized with three $1-million prizes up for grabs.HealthJun 15
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Alberta announces COVID-19 vaccine lottery, 1st prize aimed at 70% 1st-dose goalpostAs 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.HealthJun 12
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COVID-19: Nearly 20% of Albertans double-vaccinated as province reports 179 new infectionsThis 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.HealthJun 12
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Alberta Health Services sues Calgary mayoral candidate for $1.3M over threats to health-care workersAs a result of the impacts endured by AHS staff, which the health authority claims were caused by Kevin J. Johnston's conduct, AHS is seeking $1.3 million in damages.CanadaJun 12
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COVID-19: Delta variant outbreaks at Calgary hospital prompts calls to speed up 2nd dosesAs officials work to contain two outbreaks of the COVID-19 Delta variant in a Calgary hospital, doctors are calling for more availability for second-dose vaccine appointments.HealthJun 8
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COVID-19 Delta variant spreads inside Calgary hospital; 16 cases linked to 2 outbreaks"As of June 7, 2021, AHS has identified 16 cases of the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant in patients on two units at Foothills Medical Centre."HealthJun 8
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COVID-19: Alberta reports 231 new cases on SundayAlberta has 4,884 active cases, 222,062 recoveries and 2,246 deaths.HealthJun 6
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COVID-19: Alberta reports 293 new cases, 3 deaths on Saturday as province surpasses 3M vaccinationsAlberta has 5,071 active cases, 221,644 recoveries and 2,246 deaths.HealthJun 5
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Alberta Health Services physically closes Calgary church after repeated COVID-19 violationsAccording to AHS, the southeast Calgary church has been closed after its pastor repeatedly violated public health orders in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.CanadaJun 5
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Calgary judge issues court injunction against weekend rodeo protesting health restrictionsLawyer Jay Cameron says the centre argued that the rodeo was to be a peaceful protest, but the justice considered it a sporting event because there would be horses in a corral.HealthJun 4
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