Covid19 Vaccine

• Doctors undermining COVID-19 fight need regulation, not ‘meaningless’ statements: experts

  Experts want an overhaul of the regulatory bodies that oversee Canada’s health professionals, as doctors spread unverified medical information about COVID-19 vaccines.

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  Jan 20, 2022
  
• Revealed: How a web of Canadian doctors are undermining the fight against COVID-19

  Canadian doctors are sharing unverified medical information to sway public opinion against COVID-19 vaccines. A Global News investigation shows many of these doctors are connected.

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  Jan 18, 2022
  
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• Montreal hospital visitors require proof of vaccination but exceptions apply

  The rule applies to health care centres including hospitals, long-term care homes, clinics and seniors residences. But different institutions have different exceptions.

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  Oct 19, 2021
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• Alberta ‘hitting a wall’ when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations: epidemiologists

  As of Monday, 74.8 per cent of those eligible have received one dose of vaccine; 59.7 per cent of those eligible are fully vaccinated.

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  Jul 19, 2021
• Calls for more Alberta youth-focused COVID immunization clinics as rates plateau

  As of June 24, 59.2 per cent of Albertans 12 to 19 have been vaccinated with one dose; in comparison, 83.5 per cent of Albertans 60 to 74 had received one dose.

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  Jun 28, 2021
• What the new mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recommendation means for Alberta

  The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will continue to be offered to Albertans getting second doses, despite a new recommendation from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

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  Jun 17, 2021
• ‘Very likely’ Albertans will get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine before 16 weeks: Hinshaw

  On Thursday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said as soon as the province is done offering first doses to all Albertans who are eligible and want it, it will start offering second doses.

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  May 6, 2021
• ‘Out of the blue’: Mayor surprised, excited seniors 60+ eligible for vaccine in Sicamous

  Sicamous Mayor Terry Rysz said he doesn't know why younger seniors have become eligible in his community when the current eligible age cohort is 78-plus provincially.

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  Mar 22, 2021
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• AstraZeneca appointments still available in Alberta 2 days after bookings began

  As of 11:30 a.m. on Friday, more than 40,000 Albertans had booked their AstraZeneca immunizations. Approximately 58,5000 doses are available.

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  Mar 12, 2021
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• Alberta officials reassure booking system for COVID-19 vaccinations will operate smoothly

  The system that is currently being used for healthcare workers will eventually be rolled out to the general public, according to AHS.

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  Jan 28, 2021